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Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet is used to treat epilepsy (fits) and trigeminal neuralgia (pain in the face's nerves). It contains Carbamazepine, which decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain, thereby controlling seizures. In some cases, you may experience side effects such as dizziness, tiredness, uncontrolled movements, nausea, and headache. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Side effects of Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:
  • Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
  • Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
  • Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
  • Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
  • Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
  • Talk to your doctor about medicines to manage neutropenia based on the underlying cause.
  • Avoid contact with people who are sick.
  • Wash your hands regularly with soap and water.
  • Avoid unpasteurized dairy products.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CarbamazepineMoclobemide
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CarbamazepineMoclobemide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet:
Taking Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet with Moclobemide can increase the risk and severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Using Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet with Moclobemide is not recommended, it can be taken if recommended by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet:
Coadministration of Nifedipine with Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet can reduce the blood levels of nifedipine, which may make the medication less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nifedipine with Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet together is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet:
Taking Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet with Selegiline can cause serotonin syndrome. (Serotonin syndrome is a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Selegiline with Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, fits, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, incoordination, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CarbamazepineBoceprevir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet:
Using Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet with Boceprevir may decrease the blood levels of Boceprevir, which may make Boceprevir less effective in treating the hepatitis C.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet with Boceprevir is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet:
Using Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet with Artemether may decrease the blood levels of Artemether, which may make Artemether less effective in treating your malaria.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet with Artemether is not recommended, but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet:
Using Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet together with efavirenz may reduce the effect of Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Efavirenz with Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet:
Taking Pirfenidone with Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet it reduces the levels and effects of Pirfenidone.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Pirfenidone with Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet is not recommended but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet:
When Nimodipine is taken with Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet, it may decrease the blood levels of Nimodipine, which may make Nimodipine less effective in treating your condition.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nimodipine with Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
CarbamazepineNefazodone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet:
When Nefazodone is taken with Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet, it can effect both the medications. It increases the levels of Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet leading to side effects. At the same time, it may decrease the blood levels of Nefazodone, which may make Nefazodone less effective in treating your condition.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nefazodone with Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, confusion, slurred speech, visual disturbances, shaking, consult the doctor.
How does the drug interact with Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet:
Using Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet with Linezolid can cause serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet and Linezolid together is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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CARBAMAZEPINE-100MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice, Herbal products/medicines
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CARBAMAZEPINE-100MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice, Herbal products/medicines
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Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit, Grapefruit Juice, St. John’S Wort

How to manage the interaction:
Avoid grapefruit as increases the levels of Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet in the body. Exercise caution with St. John's Wort as it may reduce its serum concentration thereby reducing the efficacy. Avoid consumption of grapefruit and St. John's wort when on treatment with Tegrital 100 mg Chewable Tablet as they alter the efficacy of the drug.

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