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Tegretol
Samantha Brezinski & Christina Pawlowski
Indication: What is it? How, when is it used?
 Tegretol (generic: carbamazepine) is the second most prescribed antiepileptic
drug in the US, after phenytoin.
 It is considered a first-line treatment for partial seizures and generalized tonic-
clonic seizures. Common conditions treated with tegretol include epilepsy,
bipolar disorder, and trigeminal neuralgia.
 Tegretol works by stabilizing the inactivated state of sodium channels, thereby
making neurons less excitable.
 It is associated with autoinduction of hepatic enzymes, which means over time
the drug stimulates the production of enzymes that enhance its own
metabolism, which leads to lower concentrations. This usually occurs within
the first two months of taking the drug.
 Tegretol is only available for oral use.
 The onset is slow, peak plasma concentration is 4-8 hours, and the duration of
action is 12-24 hours.
Complicating factors: What are the side
effects?
Common side effects:
 Ataxia (15%)
 Dizziness (44%)
 Nausea (29%)
 Vomiting (18%)
 Dry mouth (8%)
Rare side effects:
 MI
 Stevens-Johnson
syndrome
 Hepatic Failure
 Punctate cortical lens
opacities
Considerations:
 Document hypersensitivity
 History of bone marrow suppression, jaundice, hepatitis
 Pregnancy (especially during the first trimester
Patient teaching: What does the patient
need to know?
 Instruct patients to take the medication with food. Tablets should
not be crushed, cut or chewed.
 Patients should avoid eating grapefruit or grapefruit juice.
 Patients should avoid alcohol use while taking Tegretol.
 Inform the patient that drug may decrease the effectiveness or
hormonal contraceptives and to use additional forms of birth
control.
 Patients should report signs of symptoms of severe dermatologic
reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
 Advise patient against suddenly discontinuation of the drug as this
may precipitate status epilepticus.
NCLEX Question #1
A patient is taking carbamazepine. Which of the following
are side effects of this type of medication? (Select all that
apply.)
a. Runny nose
b. Nausea
c. Constipation
d. Dry mouth
e. Ataxia
NCLEX Question #2
A patient with acute episodes of Bipolar I disorder has been
prescribed Tegretol. What should the nurse ensure the patient
understands about the medication?
a. Side effects may include anorexia, weight loss and
diarrhea.
b. The patient should avoid taking the medication in the late
afternoon as it may cause insomnia.
c. The patient should report signs and symptoms of
dermatologic interactions to their physician.
d. Instruct the patient to take medication on an empty
stomach to maximize its effects.
NCLEX Question #3
A patient with epilepsy is taking Tegretol. Which of the
following contraindications should the nurse consider
before administering the medication? (Select all that
apply.)
a. Documented hypersensitivity
b. Jaundice
c. Pregnancy
d. Elevated white blood cell count
e. History of bone marrow suppression
NCLEX Question #4
Tegretol is associated with autoinduction. The nurse knows that
this means…
a. Over time the drug stimulates the production of enzymes
that enhance its own metabolism, which leads to lower
concentrations.
b. The drug is associated with very few medication
interactions.
c. It is metabolized by hepatic microsomal enzymes and
competes for metabolism with other drugs.
d. It should never be taken if the patient is pregnant.
NCLEX Question #5
A patient is taking Apixaban to prevent blood coagulation. The
doctor recently prescribed Tegretol in addition to the other
medication. What are the effects of taking both medications
simultaneously?
a. Increased metabolism of Apixaban
b. Tegretol will decrease the level of Apixaban by inducing
hepatic enzyme CYP3A4.
c. The patient will experience nausea, diarrhea and vomiting.
d. Tegretol will increase the toxicity level of Apixaban in the
blood.
References
Lilley, L. L., Collins, S. R., & Snyder, J. S. (2013). Pharmacology and the
Nursing Process, 7th Edition. [VitalSource Bookshelf version].
Retrieved from http://online.vitalsource.com/
books978-0-323-08789-6/id/B978032308789600014X_t0115
Micromedex® 1.0 (Healthcare Series), (electronic version). Truven
Health Analytics, Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA. Available at:
http://www.micromedexsolutions.com/ (cited: October/26/2015).

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Tegretol presentation

  • 1. Tegretol Samantha Brezinski & Christina Pawlowski
  • 2. Indication: What is it? How, when is it used?  Tegretol (generic: carbamazepine) is the second most prescribed antiepileptic drug in the US, after phenytoin.  It is considered a first-line treatment for partial seizures and generalized tonic- clonic seizures. Common conditions treated with tegretol include epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and trigeminal neuralgia.  Tegretol works by stabilizing the inactivated state of sodium channels, thereby making neurons less excitable.  It is associated with autoinduction of hepatic enzymes, which means over time the drug stimulates the production of enzymes that enhance its own metabolism, which leads to lower concentrations. This usually occurs within the first two months of taking the drug.  Tegretol is only available for oral use.  The onset is slow, peak plasma concentration is 4-8 hours, and the duration of action is 12-24 hours.
  • 3. Complicating factors: What are the side effects? Common side effects:  Ataxia (15%)  Dizziness (44%)  Nausea (29%)  Vomiting (18%)  Dry mouth (8%) Rare side effects:  MI  Stevens-Johnson syndrome  Hepatic Failure  Punctate cortical lens opacities Considerations:  Document hypersensitivity  History of bone marrow suppression, jaundice, hepatitis  Pregnancy (especially during the first trimester
  • 4. Patient teaching: What does the patient need to know?  Instruct patients to take the medication with food. Tablets should not be crushed, cut or chewed.  Patients should avoid eating grapefruit or grapefruit juice.  Patients should avoid alcohol use while taking Tegretol.  Inform the patient that drug may decrease the effectiveness or hormonal contraceptives and to use additional forms of birth control.  Patients should report signs of symptoms of severe dermatologic reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome.  Advise patient against suddenly discontinuation of the drug as this may precipitate status epilepticus.
  • 5. NCLEX Question #1 A patient is taking carbamazepine. Which of the following are side effects of this type of medication? (Select all that apply.) a. Runny nose b. Nausea c. Constipation d. Dry mouth e. Ataxia
  • 6. NCLEX Question #2 A patient with acute episodes of Bipolar I disorder has been prescribed Tegretol. What should the nurse ensure the patient understands about the medication? a. Side effects may include anorexia, weight loss and diarrhea. b. The patient should avoid taking the medication in the late afternoon as it may cause insomnia. c. The patient should report signs and symptoms of dermatologic interactions to their physician. d. Instruct the patient to take medication on an empty stomach to maximize its effects.
  • 7. NCLEX Question #3 A patient with epilepsy is taking Tegretol. Which of the following contraindications should the nurse consider before administering the medication? (Select all that apply.) a. Documented hypersensitivity b. Jaundice c. Pregnancy d. Elevated white blood cell count e. History of bone marrow suppression
  • 8. NCLEX Question #4 Tegretol is associated with autoinduction. The nurse knows that this means… a. Over time the drug stimulates the production of enzymes that enhance its own metabolism, which leads to lower concentrations. b. The drug is associated with very few medication interactions. c. It is metabolized by hepatic microsomal enzymes and competes for metabolism with other drugs. d. It should never be taken if the patient is pregnant.
  • 9. NCLEX Question #5 A patient is taking Apixaban to prevent blood coagulation. The doctor recently prescribed Tegretol in addition to the other medication. What are the effects of taking both medications simultaneously? a. Increased metabolism of Apixaban b. Tegretol will decrease the level of Apixaban by inducing hepatic enzyme CYP3A4. c. The patient will experience nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. d. Tegretol will increase the toxicity level of Apixaban in the blood.
  • 10. References Lilley, L. L., Collins, S. R., & Snyder, J. S. (2013). Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 7th Edition. [VitalSource Bookshelf version]. Retrieved from http://online.vitalsource.com/ books978-0-323-08789-6/id/B978032308789600014X_t0115 Micromedex® 1.0 (Healthcare Series), (electronic version). Truven Health Analytics, Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA. Available at: http://www.micromedexsolutions.com/ (cited: October/26/2015).

Editor's Notes

  1. Lilley, L. L., Collins, S. R., & Snyder, J. S. (2013). Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 7th Edition. [VitalSource Bookshelf version]. Retrieved from http://online.vitalsource.com/books/978-0-323-08789-6/id/B978032308789600014X_t0115 Micromedex® 1.0 (Healthcare Series), (electronic version). Truven Health Analytics, Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA. Available at: http://www.micromedexsolutions.com/ (cited: October/26/2015).