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Tegretol 200 mg

Tablet

Generic: Carbamazepine

Nevian Lifescience PLC.

Therapeutic Class: Antiepileptic

Indications

Epilepsy: focal seizures and generalised tonic-clonic seizures. Trigeminal neuralgia; prophylaxis of bipolar disorder unresponsive to lithium.

Pharmacology

Carbamazepine blocks voltage-dependent sodium channels in nerve cells, stabilising over-excited nerve membranes and reducing the spread of seizure activity.

Dosage & Administration

Epilepsy: Adult: initially 100 mg to 200 mg 1 to 2 times daily, increased slowly to a usual dose of 800 mg to 1200 mg daily in divided doses. Trigeminal neuralgia: initially 100 mg 1 to 2 times daily, increased gradually; usual dose 200 mg 3 to 4 times daily. Child: the dose depends on age and body weight, as directed by the physician.

Side Effects

Dizziness, drowsiness, unsteadiness, nausea, vomiting, blurred or double vision, skin rash, low blood sodium and reduced white blood cell count.

Precautions & Warnings

To be used only on the prescription of a registered physician. May cause drowsiness; take care when driving and avoid alcohol. Must not be stopped abruptly; the dose should be reduced gradually. Seek medical help at once if rash, fever, mouth ulcers, bruising or bleeding occur; blood counts and liver function should be monitored. It reduces the effect of oral contraceptives; in pregnancy use only on specialist advice.

Contraindications

Atrioventricular conduction abnormalities, history of bone-marrow depression, acute porphyria, use together with or within 14 days of an MAOI, and hypersensitivity to carbamazepine or tricyclic antidepressants.

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.

This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.

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