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Tegrital is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet,Suspension. It is typically used for the treatment of Epilepsy, Trigeminal Neuralgia. Tegrital also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Tegrital depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Tegrital can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Tegrital go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Tegrital's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Tegrital has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Tegrital related warnings section.
Tegrital can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Tegrital in conditions like Depression, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease. The section on Tegrital contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Tegrital may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Tegrital is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Tegrital is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Tegrital safe for pregnant women?
Tegrital should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Tegrital safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Tegrital on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Tegrital on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Tegrital on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Tegrital on the Liver?
Tegrital is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Tegrital on the Heart?
Tegrital has very mild side effects on the heart.
Tegrital should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tegrital unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tegrital habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Tegrital cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Tegrital. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Tegrital is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Tegrital can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tegrital
Taking Tegrital with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tegrital
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Tegrital as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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