Tegrital Suspension 100ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Carbamazepine 100 mg
Manufacturer
Novartis India Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONTEGRITAL contains Carbamazepine which belongs to the group of medicines called Anticonvulsants. It is used to manage certain forms of epilepsy (fits or seizures) and trigeminal neuralgia (painful condition of the face). It can also be used to control the symptoms of bipolar disorder if other medicines are not effective. Bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) is a mental disorder characterized by alternative episodes of mania (sudden unusual extreme sense of happiness) and depression. Carbamazepine controls seizure (fits) by reducing the abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. It also reduces pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals across the nervous system. It can stabilize your mood by reducing the activation of nerve cells at certain regions of the brain that ca
Uses
abnormal mood changes. During and prior to the management, your doctor would recommend you several blood tests to understand your existing condition. Before taking TEGRITAL inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney diseases. TEGRITAL is not recommended for use in patients who have or ever had porphyria (a blood disorder), any heart problems, or problems in bone marrow. Avoid consumption of alcohol or grapefruit juice while taking TEGRITAL as it may lead to unwanted
How It Works
TEGRITAL controls seizures by stopping the abnormal build-up of electrical signals within the brain. It acts as a specific analgesic for trigeminal neuralgia, by blocking various pain reflexes caused by stimulation of nerves in the face. It also acts as a mood stabilizer by reducing the activation of nerve cells at certain regions of the brain that causes abnormal mood changes.
Directions for Use
Take TEGRITAL as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. It can be taken with or without meals. Your doctor will decide the suitable dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking TEGRITAL without consulting your doctor as it may make your symptoms to reappear.
Side Effects
taking TEGRITAL are nausea, vomiting, increased bleeding tendency, headache, weight gain, dizziness, and blurred vision. Consult your doctor if any of the side effect worsen. Also, inform your doctor immediately if your mood becomes excessively depressed along with thoughts of self-harming or killing. USES OF TEGRITAL Manages certain forms of epilepsy (fits or seizures) and trigeminal neuralgia (painful condition of the face) Controls bipolar disorder if other medicines are not effective HOW TEGRITAL WORKSTEGRITAL controls seizures by stopping the abnormal build-up of electrical signals within the brain. It acts as a specific analgesic for trigeminal neuralgia, by blocking various pain reflexes caused by stimulation of nerves in the face. It also acts as a mood stabilizer by reducing the activation of nerve cells at certain regions of the brain that causes abnormal mood changes. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake TEGRITAL as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. It can be taken with or without meals. Your doctor will decide the suitable dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking TEGRITAL without consulting your doctor as it may make your symptoms to reappear. SIDE EFFECTS OF TEGRITALCOMMON reduced WBC count causing frequent infections dizziness, tiredness, losing balance, nausea, or vomiting abnormal bleeding and bruising fluid retention and swelling weight gain UNCOMMON abnormal uncontrollable body movements including tremor or tics abnormal eye movements diarrhoea and constipation RARE disorders of lymph glands increased blood pressure (which may make you feel dizzy, with a flushed face, headache, fatigue, and nervousness) hallucinations, confusion, restlessness, depression, anxiety, and loss of appetite abnormalities in speech numbness and tingling of hands and feet muscle weakness Stop taking TEGRITAL and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: serious skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis (skin rash with widespread blistering and peeling of the skin, ulcerations in the mouth, throat, nose, genitals, and eyes, fever, flu-like symptoms, headache, and body ache) or lupus erythematosus (rash across the bridge of nose and cheeks with painful joints and muscles) suicidal thoughts (thoughts of harming or killing themselves) fall due to dizziness, drowsiness, decreased blood pressure and confusion signs of severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of face especially lips, throat, mouth, and eyes causing difficulty in breathing) stomach pain
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYTEGRITAL should not be used in pregnant women unless considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking. It is also not recommended for use in women who are planning to become pregnant. Women of childbearing potential should use a suitable non-hormonal contraceptive method to avoid pregnancy while undergoing therapy with TEGRITAL. BREASTFEEDINGTEGRITAL should be used with caution in breastfeeding women, as it may pass through breast milk and cause certain side effects in the breastfeeding infant. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines if you experience dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision after taking TEGRITAL. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking TEGRITAL as it might make you feel dizzier. KIDNEYTEGRITAL should be used with caution in patients having kidney diseases associated with low sodium level in the blood. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERTEGRITAL should be used with caution in patients having liver diseases. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take TEGRITAL if you are allergic to carbamazepine or similar medicines such as oxcarbazepine, phenytoin, primidone, phenobarbital, or antidepressants (such as amitriptyline or imipramine). HEART DISEASETEGRITAL is not recommended for use in patients having heart diseases. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. OTHERSTEGRITAL is not recommended for use if you: have ever had any bone marrow disorders have porphyria (a blood disorder) Before taking TEGRITAL, inform your doctor if you: have absence seizure (seizure with brief sudden lapses of consciousness) have any mental illness have any eye conditions such as glaucoma (increased pressure in the eyes) have any difficulties in retaining urine Use in pediatrics: TEGRITAL should be used with caution in children and adolescents (below 18 years). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. Use in geriatrics: TEGRITAL should be used with caution in elderly patients. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug Interaction: Before taking TEGRITAL, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following: hormonal contraceptives Ex. estradiol, dydrogesterone hormone replacement therapy (used to manage hormonal imbalances) Ex. oestrogen, progestins medicines used to manage depression and anxiety (Ex. viloxazine, citalopram, escitalopram, midazolam, clonazepam, lorazepam) corticosteroids (medicines used to manage pain and inflammation) Ex. methylprednisolone, prednisolone, dexamethasone anti-coagulants (medicines used to control blood clotting) Ex. heparin, warfarin medicine used to manage skin infections (Ex. ciprofloxacin) antifungals (medicines used to manage fungal infections) Ex. fluconazole, itraconazole medicines used to manage pain (Ex. paracetamol, dextropropoxyphene, tramadol, methadone, buprenorphine) other medications used to manage epilepsy (Ex. phenobarbital, phenytoin) antihistamines (medicines used to manage allergic reactions) Ex. cetirizine, fexofenadine medicines used to manage high blood pressure (Ex. captopril, enalapril) diuretics (medicines used to increase urine output) Ex. hydrochlorothiazide and furosemide cimetidine and omeprazole (medicines used to manage stomach ulcers) isotretinoin (a medicine used to manage acne) metoclopramide or aprepitant (medicines used to manage nausea and vomiting) acetazolamide (a medicine used to manage glaucoma) danazol or gestrinone (medicines used to manage excessive tissue growth in the uterus) medicines used to manage asthma (Ex. theophylline or aminophylline) immunosuppressants (medicines used to suppress immune system and to prevent graft rejection) Ex. ciclosporin, tacrolimus, sirolimus medicines used to manage schizophrenia (Ex. paliperidone, aripiprazole) medicines used to manage cancer (Ex. temsirolimus, cyclophosphamide, lapatinib) mefloquine (a medicine used to manage malaria) medicines used to manage HIV infections (Ex. indinavir, ritonavir) levothyroxine (a medicine used to manage thyroid deficiency) tadalafil (a medicine used to manage infertility in men) medicines used to manage worm infections (Ex. albendazole) bupropion (a medicine used to quit smoking) St John’s Wort (an herbal medicine used to manage depression) medicines or other supplements containing vitamin B (Ex. nicotinamide) B. Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking TEGRITAL as it may increase the risk of side effects. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took more TEGRITAL, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. SYNOPSIS Drug : Carbamazepine Pharmacological Category : Anti-convulsant drugs Therapeutic Indication : Epilepsy, Bipolar disorder, Trigeminal neuralgia Dosage Forms : Tablet, Syrup MORE INFORMATION Keep TEGRITAL out of reach of children Store at room temperature