Review the side-effects of Carbamazepine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most frequent - Dizziness, drowsiness, unsteadiness, nausea and vomiting.
Blood - Anemia, decrease in blood cell counts and bruising.
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Skin - Skin disorder, itching, redness, rash, hives, photosensitivity reactions, pigmentation, inflammation, hair loss, increased sweating and Onychomadesis.
Heart - Congestive heart failure, swelling, high/low blood pressure, fainting, collapse, vein inflammation, blood clots in vein and swollen glands.
Liver- Abnormalities in liver function tests, jaundice and liver inflammation.
Respiratory - Fever, difficulty in breathing or pneumonia due to allergic reactions.
Genitourinary - Urinary frequency, urinary retention, elevation of blood urea nitrogen (BUN), kidney failure and impotence.
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, dryness of the mouth and pharynx and mouth ulcer.
It may reduce platelet counts, avoid injury or bruising.
Avoid exposure to sunlight; otherwise it may lead to sunburn.
Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most frequent - Dizziness, drowsiness, unsteadiness, nausea and vomiting.
Blood - Anemia, decrease in blood cell counts and bruising.
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Skin - Skin disorder, itching, redness, rash, hives, photosensitivity reactions, pigmentation, inflammation, hair loss, increased sweating and Onychomadesis.
Heart - Congestive heart failure, swelling, high/low blood pressure, fainting, collapse, vein inflammation, blood clots in vein and swollen glands.
Liver- Abnormalities in liver function tests, jaundice and liver inflammation.
Respiratory - Fever, difficulty in breathing or pneumonia due to allergic reactions.
Genitourinary - Urinary frequency, urinary retention, elevation of blood urea nitrogen (BUN), kidney failure and impotence.
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, dryness of the mouth and pharynx and mouth ulcer.
Other Precautions :
Avoid contact with people with any infection.It may reduce platelet counts, avoid injury or bruising.
Avoid exposure to sunlight; otherwise it may lead to sunburn.
Drug Name : Carbamazepine
Carbamazepine(Carbatrol) generic is an anticonvulsant drug, prescribed for epilepsy and bipolar disorder, as well as trigeminal neuralgia. It works by reducing or blocking certain responses in the brain.Trade Names for Carbamazepine
India :
Zen Retard |
Mazetol |
Tegrital |
Carbacontin |
Versitol |
Acetol |
Zeptol |
Carbatol |
Tegrital |
Mazetol Sr |
Zeptol |
Zen Retard |
Carbacontin |
Acetol |
Versitol |
Carbatol |
Zen Retard |
Epix (200mg) |
Mazetol (200mg) |
Mazetol Tab (100mg)
International :
Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol
