Tigatel 4mg Tablet

Description

Tigatel 4mg Tablet is an anti-epileptic medicine that is used to treat seizures in adults and children. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It increases the level of a chemical in the brain, which prevents or reduces the number of seizures (epileptic events). Tigatel 4mg Tablet must be taken with food, at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Your doctor will advise the right dose for you. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well. If you stop or miss doses your seizures could get worse. It is advised not to change the brand of medication without doctor consultation, and always keep a stock of medicine with you. The most common side effects of this medicine include impaired concentration, dizziness, low energy, stomach pain, nausea, and nervousness. Some people may also have tremors, altered thinking, drowsiness, and difficulty paying attention. Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. Let your doctor know if they persist or bother you. A small number of people being treated with this medicine have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves. Contact your doctor if your mood changes for the worse. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, depression, or suicidal thoughts and if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. You should not breastfeed while taking this medicine. Alcohol may increase the risk of seizures and worsen the side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine. Drowsiness and dizziness may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Your kidney function may need to be tested often while taking this medicine.

Introduction

In Treatment and prevention of Epilepsy/Seizures Tigatel 4mg Tablet slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. The medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures. Do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

Benefits

Tigatel 4mg Tablet controls seizures by increasing the levels of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tigatel 4mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - Tigatel 4mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Tigatel 4mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Tigatel 4mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Tigatel 4mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Tigatel 4mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Tigatel 4mg Tablet is recommended. - Liver : CAUTION - Tigatel 4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tigatel 4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Tigatel 4mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.