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Tegrital 400 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Epilepsy, Trigeminal Neuralgia. Other than this, Tegrital 400 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Tegrital 400 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Tegrital 400 Tablet as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Tegrital 400 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Tegrital 400 Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Tegrital 400 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Tegrital 400 Tablet related warnings section.
Tegrital 400 Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Depression, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Tegrital 400 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Tegrital 400 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Tegrital 400 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Tegrital 400 Tablet 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 400 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Tegrital. If you are pregnant, do not take Tegrital without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Tegrital 400 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Tegrital has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Tegrital 400 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Tegrital has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tegrital 400 Tablet on the Liver?
Side effects of Tegrital rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Tegrital 400 Tablet on the Heart?
Tegrital may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Tegrital 400 Tablet 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 400 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tegrital 400 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Tegrital 400 Tablet can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Tegrital 400 Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Tegrital 400 Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Tegrital 400 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Tegrital 400 Tablet can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tegrital 400 Tablet
Tegrital 400 Tablet may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tegrital 400 Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Tegrital 400 Tablet 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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