Trileptal
Utilized for epilepsy and indicated to mitigate seizure activity.
Strengths: 150 · 300 · 600mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Therapeutic class
Antiepileptic
- Pharmacological class
Carboxamide derivative
- Precautions and warnings
monitor blood sodium levels; may impair alertness; avoid sudden discontinuation
- Minor side effects
dizziness; somnolence; nausea
- Moderate side effects
fatigue; ataxia; diplopia
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
Utilized for epilepsy and indicated to mitigate seizure activity.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Novartis
- Onset Time
1–2 weeks
- Duration
Chronic
- Storage instructions
Store below 30°C in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
oral contraceptives; carbamazepine; phenytoin
- Age restrictions
Approved for use in children from 6 years onwards.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Use with caution; consult specialist regarding risk to fetus.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to oxcarbazepine; severe hepatic impairment; atrioventricular block
Serious side effects
hyponatraemia — requires immediate medical attention; stevens-johnson syndrome — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Oxcarbazepine blocks voltage-sensitive sodium channels, stabilizing hyperexcited neural membranes and inhibiting repetitive neuronal firing associated with seizures.
Trileptal
Utilized for epilepsy and indicated to mitigate seizure activity.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Oxcarbazepine
- Listed indication(s): Epilepsy
Usually available as
- 180 tablets - 150 mg376-150-mg-4421
- 90 tablets - 300 mg376-300-mg-4428
- 30 tablets - 600 mg376-600-mg-4432