TEGRITAL CR 200 TAB
Novartis India Ltd.
Product Information
Description
manufactured by Novartis, is a prescription anti-epileptic medicine containing
of Carbamazepine. It is primarily used to treat epilepsy (seizures/fits) and trigeminal neuralgia (severe facial nerve pain), as well as diabetic neuropathy and certain bipolar disorders by stabilizing nerve activity.
Key Details for Tegrital CR 200 (Carbamazepine):
Action: It works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain, controlling the frequency of seizures, and acting as a mood stabilizer.Controlled-Release (CR): The CR formulation allows for a steady release of medication, generally taken 1-2 times daily as prescribed.
Common Side Effects: Dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, headache, constipation, and fatigue.
Warnings: Do not stop abruptly, as this may trigger seizures. It may cause severe skin reactions, blood disorders, or low sodium levels. It is not recommended for children under 5 years.
Precautions: It may interact with many other medicines.