Tegretol (Carbamazepine)

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Brand Name: Tegretol

Generic Name: Carbamazepine

Manufacturer/Agent: Novartis Pharma

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Formulation: syp

Strength: 20mg/ml 100ml

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 820.00

Retail Price: @ KES 1,093.33

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Class: Antiepileptics (CNS agents)

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Molecular Formulae: C15H12N2O = 236.3

Precautions: Caution in blood disorders, renal or hepatic disease. potential for drug interactions. porphyria.

Indications/Uses: Tonic-clonic and partial seizures 200-400mg initially, increased upto 1.2g to suit condition. trigeminal neuralgia 100mg bd increasing upto 1.6g daily. manic de

Interactions: Reduces effect of anticoagulants, corticosteroids, doxycycline. mefloquine antagonises effect.

Side Effects: Mild; dizziness, ataxia, rash, confusion, agitation, visual disturbances. fever. gastro-intestinal upset. edema.

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