Product Details
- Name: Tegretol 2% (Carbamazepine)
- How It Works: It is an anticonvulsant and antiepileptic drug that works by stabilizing overexcited nerve fibers. It blocks sodium channels in the brain, which slows down the transmission of excessive electrical signals that cause seizures and nerve pain.
- Form: Oral Suspension (2% concentration, typically 100mg per 5ml).
- Warning:
- Serious Skin Reactions: May cause rare but life-threatening skin rashes; consult a doctor immediately if a rash develops.
- Drowsiness: Can cause significant dizziness or sleepiness; do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
- Grapefruit Juice: Avoid grapefruit and its juice, as it can dangerously increase the levels of this medication in your blood.
- Monitoring: Requires regular blood tests to monitor liver function, kidney function, and blood cell counts during long-term use.
- Pregnancy: Use with caution as it may cause harm to an unborn baby; do not stop taking it suddenly without medical advice.

