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Oxcarbazepine
Latest prescription information about Oxcarbazepine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Oxcarbazepine
Pronunciation : OX-kar-BAZ-e-peen
Therapeutic Classification : anticonvulsants
Trade Name(s):
India- Carbox Film-Coated Tab, Mezalog Film-Coated Tab, Oleptal Od Tab, Oxana Film-Coated Tab, Oxcarb Film-Coated Tab, Oxcazo Tab, Oxep Tab, Oxeptal Tab, Oxetol Tab, Oxetol-Xr Ertab, Oxmazetol-Sr Sr-Tab, Ox-Mezetol Tab, Oxrate Tab, Selzic Susp, Selzic Tab, Trioptal Tab, Zenoxa Tab. International- Trileptal. This medication is an anticonvulsant, prescribed for partial seizure disorders in epileptic children and adults, either alone or with other medication. Oxcarbazepine reduces anxiety and mood disorders. It also controls benign motor tics (sudden movements in body lasting for a short period of time). It slows down the abnormal nerve impulses in the brain. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult: Initial- 600 mg/day in 2 divided doses; increase the dose gradually depending on response. Maintenance: 600-1,200 mg/day, up to 2.4 g/day in adjunct therapy or refractory patients switched from other anticonvulsants. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet, and a suspension is administered through mouth. It is usually taken two times per day with or without food. Special Instruction : *Cross-sensitivity to carbamazepine may occur. *Avoid abrupt withdrawal. *Caution needed for patients with history of liver or kidney disease, patients at risk of hyponatraemia (Decreased sodium level in the blood), pregnancy. * It may make you drowsy or dizzy, or may cause vision changes. *Do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Side Effects : Most Common- Dizziness, drowsiness, double vision, running nose, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, ataxia, abnormal vision, sore throat, abdominal pain, tremor, indigestion, abnormal gait. Body as a Whole- Weakness, swelling in the legs, weight increase. Heart- Low blood pressure Gastrointestinal- Diarrhea, constipation, inflammation of stomach. Metabolic- Decreased sodium level in blood. Musculoskeletal- Muscle weakness, and sprain. Central Nervous System- Headache, involuntary eye movement, gait, sleeplessness, tremor, nervousness, agitation, poor co-ordination, EEG abnormal, speech disorder, confusion, injury to the brain, tremor, abnormal thinking. Respiratory- Inflammation of nose. Skin- Pimple Potentially Fatal- Stevens-Johnson syndrome (rashes in skin and mucous membrane), toxic epidermal cell death, anaphylaxis (allergic reaction) and rapid swelling of skin. *Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature (25°C) and in an airtight container. Keep away from children. |
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