Carbamazepine Tablets
Utilized to manage seizure disorders and indicated to address neuropathic pain.
Strengths: 100 · 200 · 400mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Tegretol
- Therapeutic class
Antiepileptic
- Pharmacological class
Carboxamide
- Minor side effects
dizziness; drowsiness; ataxia; nausea
- Moderate side effects
fatigue; leukopenia; hyponatraemia; dry mouth
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
Utilized to manage seizure disorders and indicated to address neuropathic pain.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Novartis
- Onset Time
1–2 weeks
- Duration
8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 30°C in the original container.
- Drug interactions
grapefruit juice; warfarin; oral contraceptives; lithium
- Age restrictions
Adjust dose according to age-based guidelines.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to carbamazepine; atrioventricular block; history of bone marrow depression; porphyria; concurrent use of MAO inhibitors
Precautions and warnings
monitor for skin rashes; regular blood count monitoring required; caution in patients with hepatic or renal issues
Serious side effects
aplastic anaemia — requires immediate medical attention; agranulocytosis — requires immediate medical attention; Stevens-Johnson syndrome — requires immediate medical attention; cardiac conduction block — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant that stabilizes hyperexcited nerve membranes by inhibiting repetitive neuronal firing through the blockade of voltage-gated sodium channels.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: High risk of birth defects; use only if strictly necessary. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Carbamazepine Tablets
Utilized to manage seizure disorders and indicated to address neuropathic pain.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Carbamazepine
- Listed indication(s): Epilepsy, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Bipolar Disorder
Usually available as
- 360 tablets - 100 mg1262-100-mg-15088
- 360 tablets - 200 mg1262-200-mg-15094
- 120 tablets - 400 mg1262-400-mg-15098