- Vitamins & Supplements
- Multivitamins
- Vitamin D3
- Vitamin C
- Minerals
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12 & B Complex
- Other Vitamins
- Nutritional Drinks
- Adult Daily Nutrition
- Kids Nutrition (2-15 Yrs)
- Women Nutrition
- Global supplements
- Now Foods
- Solgar
- Nordic naturals
- Nutritional Supplements
- Dr. Morepen
- Power Gummies
- Tata 1mg
- HealthKart
- Carbamide Forte
- Swisse
- Zingavita
- Protein Supplements
- Whey Protein
- Amino Acids
- Mass Gainers
- Workout Essential
- Fat Burners
- Skin Care
- Sunscreen
- Cleanser
- Body Wash
- Face Cream
- Soaps
- Face Moisturisers
- Facewash
- Skin Care Wipes
- Talcum Powder
- Hair Removal Cream
- Baby Care
- Baby Diapers, wipes & more
- Baby Bath Essentials
- Baby Oral Health
- Nursing & Feeding
- Baby & Infant Food
- Baby Healthcare
- Baby Skin Care
- Hair Care
- Shampoo
- Hair Serum
- Hair Conditioners
- Hair Oils
- Hair Creams, Masks, Gels
- Hair Growth Supplements
- Hair Growth Products
- Elderly Care
- Adult Diapers
- Bone & Joint Health
- Orthopaedic Supports
- Underpads
- Sexual Wellness
- Condoms
- Lubricants & Massage Gels
- Personal body massagers
- Men Performance Enhancers
- Sexual Health Supplements
- Top Selling Categories
- BP Monitors
- Nebulizers & Vaporizers
- Smart Wearables
- Weighing Scales
- Thermometers
- Respiratory & Surgical Mask
- Pulse Oximeter
- Stethoscopes
- Diabetes Devices
- Blood Glucose Monitors
- Test Strips & Lancets
- Syringes & Pens
- Continuous glucose monitors
- Insulin Coolers
- Diabetic Footwear
- Pain Management
- Electric heating pads
- Hot Water Bottles
- Hot & Cold packs
- Body Massager
- Wound Care & Dressings
- Adhesive bandage
- Crepe Bandage
- Surgical tapes
- Supports, Splints & Braces
- Knee Support
- Back & Abdomen Support
- Arm & Elbow Support
- Ankle, Foot & Leg Support
- Hand & Wrist Braces
- Neck & Shoulder Support
- Cervical Pillows & Mattress
- Compression support & socks
- Popular categories
- Herbal Juice
- Chyawanparash
- Ayurvedic Immunity Boosters
- Unani Medicines
- Herbal Supplements
- Ayurveda Personal Care
- Ayurveda Oral Care
- Ayurveda Baby Care
- Ayurveda Skin Care
- Ayurveda Hair Care
- Stomach Care
- Constipation
- General Digestion/Indigestion
- Loose motion/Diarrhoea
- Heart Care
- Bone, Joint & Muscle Care
- Pain Relief
- Omnigel products
- Volini
- Iodex
- Moov
- Eye Care
- Eye Lubricants
- Homeopathy Top Brands
- SBL Homoeopathy
- Dr Reckeweg
- Dr Willmar Schwabe India
- Adel Pekana
- BJAIN Homeopathy
- Bakson's
- Allen
- Wheezal
- Dr Willmar Schwabe Germany
- Haslab
- Medisynth
- Boiron
- Bhandari
- Dr Bakshi Bakson
- Dr Batra's
- Homeopathy Wellness Combos
- Homeopathy Popular Categories
- Homeopathic Care for Cold & Cough
- Homeopathic Respiratory Care
- Homeopathy Covid Essentials
- Sexual Health
- Hair Care Products
- Skin Care Products
- Children's Health
- Women's Health
- Homeopathy Medicines
- Homeopathic Drops
- Dilutions
- Mother Tinctures
- Triturations
- Bio Combinations
- Millesimal LM Potencies
- Biochemics
- Bach Flower Remedies
Tigatel 12mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Tigatel 12mg 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 12mg 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.
Tigatel 12mg 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.
Uses of Tigatel Tablet
Benefits of Tigatel Tablet
In Treatment and prevention of Epilepsy/Seizures
Tigatel 12mg 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.
Side effects of Tigatel Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Tigatel
- Impaired concentration
- Dizziness
- Low energy
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Nervousness
- Tremors
- Altered thinking
- Drowsiness
- Difficulty in paying attention
How to use Tigatel Tablet
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 12mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Tigatel Tablet works
Tigatel 12mg 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Tigatel 12mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tigatel 12mg 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 12mg 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 12mg 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 12mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Tigatel 12mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Tigatel 12mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tigatel 12mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Tigatel 12mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Tigatel 12mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Tigatel Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Tigatel 12mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n\n
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- It should be taken with food.
- Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
- Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
- Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
- Take a healthy diet along with regular exercise.
- Practice yoga every day.
- Get enough sleep at nighttime.
- Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/ laptop.
- Take your medication on time.
- Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Tigatel 12mg Tablet affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nipecotic Acid Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
GABA reuptake inhibitors (AED)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Tigatel with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Brand(s): Antep, C Lep, Ametol
Serious
Brand(s): Milorgen, Fosphen, Fosentin
Serious
Brand(s): Shinosun, Epikon, Sonal
Serious
Brand(s): Stoin
Serious
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Can Tigatel 12mg Tablet cause addiction?
No, Tigatel 12mg Tablet is not habit forming. There are no reports of it causing any physical or psychological dependence.
Q. What if I forget to take Tigatel 12mg Tablet?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. But, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you have missed more than one dose, call your doctor for instructions about re-starting your medication.
Q. How should I take Tigatel 12mg Tablet when I cross time zones? How should I carry my medicine when I travel? Will I get Tigatel 12mg Tablet abroad?
It is important to take Tigatel 12mg Tablet at prescribed interval. Plan ahead and ask your doctor to help you adjust to time zone changes. Carry Tigatel 12mg Tablet in its original packaging along with doctor’s prescription. Tigatel 12mg Tablet may be available abroad depending on your destination. But, it is advisable that you carry enough stock for yourself.
Q. How can I watch for early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions with Tigatel 12mg Tablet?
Pay attention to any changes, especially sudden changes in mood, behavior, thoughts or feelings. You should stick to the schedule of all follow-up visits with your doctor. Contact your doctor immediately if your symptoms worsen or bother you.
Q. Can Tigatel 12mg Tablet have any effect on memory or concentration?
Yes, Tigatel 12mg Tablet may affect memory and concentration but not in everyone. There may be other factors that may contribute to memory problems like depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance and frequent seizures. Talk to your doctor if you have any of these.
Q. What if I accidentally take more than the recommended dose of Tigatel 12mg Tablet?
Taking higher than the recommended doses of Tigatel 12mg Tablet may cause headache, vomiting, shaking, twitching, sleepiness, dizziness, confusion and aggressive behavior. Similarly, it may even make the person silent and withdrawn. High doses of Tigatel 12mg Tablet may even cause seizures (fits), loss of consciousness, difficulty in breathing or stopped breathing and coma. It is necessary to seek immediate medical attention or go to a nearby hospital.
Q. What if I vomit after taking Tigatel 12mg Tablet?
If vomiting has occurred within 1 hour of taking Tigatel 12mg Tablet, then you can repeat the dose. In case you vomit after an hour of taking the medicine, then it must have been absorbed and you need not take another dose. Contact your doctor in case of any queries and worries.
Q. Can phenytoin and Tigatel 12mg Tablet be taken together?
Phenytoin may interfere with the working of Tigatel 12mg Tablet. Therefore, the dose of Tigatel 12mg Tablet may have to be adjusted if both are taken together.
Want to share the information?
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Stahl SM, editor. Tigabine. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 659-62.
- McNamara JO. Pharmacotherapy of the Epilepsies. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 600-601.
- Porters RJ, Meldrum BS. Antiseizure Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 411-12.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 1358.
- Tiagabine.North Wales, PA: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.; 2015. [Accessed 19 Mar 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Tiagabine. [Updated 2018 Oct 31]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
- Tiagabine. Harlow, Essex: Cephalon (UK) Limited; 2002 [revised Jul. 2016]. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 22 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Country of origin: India
Lab tests offered by us
Related/Popular tests
DISCONTINUED
We do not facilitate sale of this product at present