Description
Active Ingredient
The main active component of the given medicine is Carbamazepine, which is a tricyclic compound chemically related to tricyclic antidepressants with anticonvulsant and analgesic properties. It exerts its anticonvulsant activity by reducing polysynaptic responses and blocking the post-tetanic potentiation. Its analgesic activity is not understood; however, this component is commonly used to treat pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia.
Indications
Carbamazepine composed medicine is used to prevent and control seizures. This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. Tegretol is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity.
Side Effects
- Balance Disorder
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Slurred Speech
- Vomiting
- Blurred Vision
- Constipation
- Fatigue
- Itching
Interactions
Action Mechanism
The mentioned medicine Tegretol is a sodium channel blocker. It binds preferentially to voltage-gated sodium channels in their inactive conformation, which prevents repetitive and sustained firing of an action potential.
Dosages
This medicine is available for oral consumption and in dosage as mentioned below:
- 100 mg: This tablet shall be consumed with food as directed by the doctor
- 200 mg: It is to be consumed exactly as directed by the doctor
- 400 mg: This medicine shall be taken with or without food as advised by the doctor
Note
Seek the medical help immediately in case you have a fever, unusual weakness, bleeding, bruising, or a skin rash that causes blistering and peeling.
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