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Tegrital Suspension

Manufactured byNOVARTIS INDIA LTD
ContainsCarbamazepine
Description
Tegrital Suspension is a prescription medicine that contains Carbamazepine. It is used in the treatment of certain types of seizures (a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain causing abnormal behaviour and loss of consciousness) and trigeminal neuralgia (a nerve disorder that affects the face causing sudden and severe pain). This medicine is used only to prevent seizure episodes but is not effective in curing the condition. Tegrital Suspension works by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Tegrital Suspension can cause side effects like fatigue, dry mouth, headache, nausea, dizziness, etc. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or become severe. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines as this medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness, and affect your mental focus. This medicine may cause mood and behavioural changes. If you experience mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts, contact your doctor immediately. Tegrital Suspension may be taken with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. Your dose and duration of treatment will be determined by your doctor based on your condition. Take this medicine at the same time every day for the ease of remembering. Continue taking Tegrital Suspension for the prescribed duration, even if you feel better after a few doses. If stopped abruptly, you might experience increased seizure frequency. Tegrital Suspension is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems or any other medical conditions. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Tegrital Suspension

  • Blurred vision
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Drowsiness
  • Weight gain
  • Yellow colored eyes or skin
  • Dry mouth
  • Increased sweating
  • Skin Rash
  • Dizziness

Uses of Tegrital Suspension

What is it prescribed for?

  • Epilepsy (Seizures)
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Tegrital Suspension to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Tegrital Suspension remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Tegrital Suspension as it may increase the risk of side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentration.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Tegrital Suspension.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Tegrital Suspension is unsafe for use during pregnancy as it can harm your foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Tegrital Suspension is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless clearly needed. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Tegrital Suspension if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Porphyria

Porphyria is a condition that occurs due to the build-up of a chemical called porphyrin in your body. It can cause nerve or skin problems. Avoid taking Tegrital Suspension if you have a history of Porphyria as it may further worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Tegrital Suspension is unsafe for use during pregnancy as it can harm your foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Tegrital Suspension is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless clearly needed. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Suicidal thoughts

Tegrital Suspension may increase the risk of depression and suicidal thoughts. Hence, consult your doctor immediately if you experience changes in your mood and behaviour or develop thoughts of self-harm.

Skin reactions

Tegrital Suspension should be used with caution as it may cause severe skin reactions causing blistering and peeling of the skin (such as Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis and Stevens-Johnson syndrome).

Driving or operating machines

Tegrital Suspension may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Hence, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience such symptoms after taking this medicine.

Withdrawal symptoms

Abrupt discontinuation of Tegrital Suspension may increase the seizure frequency. Hence your doctor will recommend a gradual dose reduction over a period. Avoid the discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Other medicines

Tegrital Suspension may interact with other medicines and cause undesirable effects. Inform your doctor about all your current medicines, including herbs and supplements, before beginning treatment with Tegrital Suspension.

Missed Dose

If you forget to take a dose of Tegrital Suspension, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at your usual time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose of Tegrital Suspension.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Tegrital Suspension as it may increase the risk of side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentration.
Interaction with Medicine

Ethinyl Estradiol

Fluconazole

Diltiazem

Disease interactions

Kidney/Liver Disease

Tegrital Suspension should be used with caution if you have kidney/liver problems due to the increased risk of severe side effects. Your doctor may monitor your kidney/liver function while on treatment with this medicine.

Blood Dyscrasias

Blood dyscrasia refers to an abnormal condition or disorder of the blood. Tegrital Suspension may cause a decrease in blood cell counts, such as red blood cells, disease-fighting cells, and blood clot-forming cells. It is not recommended for use if you have a history of bone marrow suppression (a condition in which your bone marrow may not be able to make enough blood cells) as it may further worsen your condition. Your doctor may suggest blood tests to check your complete blood counts before starting the treatment with this medicine. Also, periodic blood tests may be recommended by your doctor while you are taking this medicine to monitor your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Tegrital Suspension with or without food. Shake the bottle well before use. Take Tegrital Suspension around the same time every day to maintain a constant level of this medicine in your body. Do not stop taking Tegrital Suspension without consulting your doctor, as this can worsen your condition. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines after taking this medicine, as it can cause sleepiness and/or dizziness and affect your ability to focus. Your doctor may recommend periodic blood tests to monitor your complete blood counts while you are taking this medicine. Keep Tegrital Suspension away from the reach of children and pets.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Tegrital Suspension works by decreasing the excitability of the nerve cells in the brain. This helps in reducing seizure episodes and nerve pain.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Dibenzazepine anticonvulsants

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 25 Mar 2022

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