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Oxcarbazepine - oral

(ox-kar-bay-zih-peen)

common brand names: Trileptal

Simular Drugs : Trileptal, Trileptal

Related Drugs : Trileptal, Trileptal, Trileptal

Trileptal Usage: this drug is used to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). it may be used with other seizure meds as determined by your healthcare professional.

How to use Trileptal: Take this medication by mouth, usually two times daily. this medication may be taken with or without food. the dosage is based on your medical condition & response to therapy. It's important to take all doses on time to keep level about drug in youre blood constant. Take doses at evenly spaced intervals. do not skip doses. do not stop taking this drug suddenly without your doctor's approval since seizures may reoccur. Notify your healthcare professional if seizure control worsens.

Trileptal side effects: Dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, rash, headache, trouble sleeping, acne, dry mouth, or constipation may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your healthcare professional or healthcare professional promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any of these serious side effects: double vision, change in vision, involuntary eye movements, difficulty speaking, loss about coordination, trouble walking (abnormal gait), uncontrolled muscle movements (tremor), dulled sense about touch, stomach pain. Tell you're healthcare professional immediately if you develop any of these unlikely but serious side effects: chest pain, mental/mood changes, bloody stool. An allergic reaction to it drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if this occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your pharmacist or pharmacist.

Trileptal Precautions: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: any allergies (especially to carbamazepine), kidney disease, decreased sodium blood levels (hyponatremia), recent seizures. this drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages. Oxcarbazepine isn't recommended since use during pregnancy due to potential fetal harm. Consult your doctor for more details. it tablet passes into breast milk & may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Because about the potential risk to infant, breast-feeding while using this drug isn't recommended. Consult your physician before breast-feeding.

Trileptal drug interactions: Before using it pill, tell your doctor or pharmacist of every prescription & nonprescription medication you may use, especially: other seizure control drug (e.g., carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, valproic acid), calcium channel blockers (e.g., verapamil, felodipine). this medication may decrease effectiveness about combination-type birth control pills. You may need to use an additional form of reliable birth control while using this medication. Consult your healthcare professional or healthcare professional. Tell youre pharmacist if you take any medications that make you drowsy, such as: medicine for sleep, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety meds (e.g., diazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., hydrocodone, codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine, or tricyclics such as amitriptyline), muscle relaxants, antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine). USD labels on every your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients. Ask your healthcare professional about safe use of those products. don't start or stop any medicine without healthcare professional or doctor approval.

Trileptal Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Trileptal special notes: it is recommended you wear or carry identification indicating you are using it drug. do not share it drug with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., sodium levels, pregnancy tests) may be performed to monitor your therapy.

If you missed Trileptal dose: If you miss dose, use this as soon as you remember. If this is near time of next dose, skip the missed dose and resume you're usual dosing schedule. do not double dose to catch up.

Trileptal Storage: Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in tight container away from light & moisture. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 - 30 degrees C) is permitted. do not store in bathroom. Keep every medicines away from child & pets.

Medical alert: your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.

Active Ingredients : Oxcarbazepine