Tegaspa 6mg Tablet

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:06 AM (IST)

Tegaspa 6mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and constipation. It increases the release of certain chemical that improves the movement of food inside the intestine and helps to increase gastric emptying of both liquid and solid.

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General Information

Contains

Tegaserod (6mg)

Marketer

Lupin Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Tegaspa 6mg Tablet may be taken empty stomach in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are headache, abdominal pain, flatulence, and nausea. These are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause diarrhea, so it is better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should avoid this medicine if you are suffering from bleeding ulcers of the stomach. This medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women.

Uses of Tegaspa Tablet

Side effects of Tegaspa 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 Tegaspa

Diarrhea
Flatulence
Headache
Nausea
Dizziness

How to use Tegaspa 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. Tegaspa 6mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Tegaspa Tablet works

Tegaspa 6mg Tablet indirectly stimulates the release of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that can increase the motility of the intestine.

Quick tips

Tegaspa 6mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before a meal.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if it does not stop.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking this medication without talking to your doctor first.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tegaspa 6mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Tegaspa 6mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Tegaspa 6mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Tegaspa 6mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Tegaspa 6mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tegaspa 6mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Tegaspa 6mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Tegaspa 6mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tegaspa 6mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Tegaspa 6mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Indole DErivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Serotonin 5-HT4 Receptor Antagonists- Prokinetic Agents

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

References

Katzung BG. Histamine, Serotonin, & the Ergot Alkaloids. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 284.
Tegaserod. New Jersey: Novartis Pharmaceuticals; 23 Jul. 2002. [Accessed on 28 Mar. 209] (online) Available from:
ScienceDirect. Tegaserod. [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

Patient concerns

Heartburn Mental disorder Depression Frequent persistent heartburn Gastroesophageal reflux disease Irritable bowel syndrome Indigestion Back flow of acid from stomach Difficulty in swallowing Inflammation of esophagus Excess acid secretion by stomach Intestinal or stomach ulcers

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

You need to be examined in clinic to reach a diagnosis and then appropriate medicine can be prescribed

Restless leg syndrome with irritable bowel syndrome

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

take cobadex czs once daily for 1 monthevion 400 mg once daily for 1 month

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Marketer details

Name: Lupin Ltd
Address: 3rd floor Kalpataru Inspire, Off. W E Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 055. India

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Country of origin: India

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