Doctors mainly prescribe Tegral tablet for treating epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgia, and certain other pain disorders. It reduces the spread of seizure activity in the brain. In this article, you will learn how it works, its side effects, and the precautions to follow.
Ingredients
Each tablet contains 200 mg of carbamazepine, an anticonvulsant.
Dosage
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribes. Doctors usually start with a low dose and raise it slowly.
How Does Tegral Work?
Carbamazepine blocks sodium channels in nerve cells. This calms overactive nerve signals, which prevents seizures and reduces the sharp, electric-shock pain of trigeminal neuralgia.
Uses of Tegral
- Epilepsy, including partial and generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Trigeminal neuralgia, which causes severe facial pain
- Bipolar disorder, when a doctor prescribes it
Side Effects of Tegral
Common Side Effects
- Dizziness and drowsiness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Unsteadiness when walking
- Blurred or double vision
- Dry mouth
Serious Side Effects
Get urgent help if you have a severe rash, yellow skin or eyes, easy bruising, frequent infections, confusion, or more seizures.
Precautions
- Do not stop it suddenly, because this can trigger seizures.
- Tell your doctor right away if you get a skin rash, fever, or mouth sores. Some people of Asian ancestry carry a gene that raises the risk of a severe skin reaction, so doctors may test for it.
- Your doctor may check your blood counts, liver function, and sodium levels.
- It can make hormonal birth control less effective and can affect many other medicines, so tell your doctor everything you take.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It can harm an unborn baby.
- Avoid alcohol and grapefruit juice, and do not drive until you know how it affects you.
Overdose and Missed Dose
If you take more than the prescribed dose, call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital, because an overdose can cause serious problems.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Never take a double dose to make up for it.
Storage Instructions
- Keep it away from children.
- Keep it away from direct sunlight.
- Store it in a cool, dry place.
Tegral Price in Pakistan
At the time of writing, the price in Pakistan was: 434.31. Prices change, so check with your pharmacy.
Disclaimer: This article is for information only. It is not medical advice. Please talk to your doctor about your own health.
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