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Generic: Carbamazepine

Form: Syrup 2gm/100ml

Indication

Epilepsy, Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Trigeminal neuralgia

Administration

Should be taken with food. Avoid grapefruit juice.

Adult Dose

Oral Epilepsy Adults - Initial: Either 200 mg b.i.d. for tablets and XR tablets, or 1 teaspoon q.i.d. for suspension (400 mg/day). Increase at weekly intervals by adding up to 200 mg/day using a b.i.d or a t.i.d. or q.i.d. regimen of the either formulations until the optimal response is obtained. Doses up to 1600 mg daily have been used in adults in rare instances. Maintenance: usually 800-1200 mg daily. Trigeminal neuralgia Adult: Initially, 100-200 mg bid, increased gradually as needed. Maintenance: 400-800 mg daily in divided doses. Max: 1.2 g daily. Prophylaxis of bipolar disorder Adult: Initially, 400 mg daily in divided doses, increased gradually as necessary. Maintenance: 400-600 mg daily in divided doses. Max: 1.6 g daily.

Child Dose

Epilepsy <6 Years Initial (oral suspension): 10-20 mg/kg/day PO q6hr Initial (tablet): 10-20 mg/kg/day PO q8-12hr Maintenance: For tablets or suspension may divide frequency into 3-4 times daily not to exceed 35 mg/kg/day 6-12 Years Initial (oral suspension): 50 mg PO q6hr Initial (tablet, immediate- or extended-release): 100 mg PO q12hr; may increase qWeek by 100 mg/day Maintenance: 400-800 mg/day PO q6-8hr (immediate-release); q12hr (extended-release) Not to exceed 1000 mg/day >12 Years Initial (oral suspension): 10 mL (200 mg) PO q6hr Initial (tablet, immediate- or extended-release): 200 mg PO q12hr May increase by up to 200 mg/day qWeek; q12hr (extended-release tablet); q6-8hr (other formulations) 12-15 years: Dose not to exceed 1000 mg/day >15 years: Dose not to exceed 1200 mg/day

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity; bone marrow depression; porphyria, pregnancy.

Mode of Action

Carbamazepine reduces polysynaptic responses and blocks post-tetanic potentiation. It is effective in partial and generalised convulsions as well as in mixed types but not in petit mal seizures. It reduces or abolishes pain in trigeminal and glossopharyngeal neuralgia.

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

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. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

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Safety Advice

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