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Generic: Oxcarbazepine

Form: Tablet 300mg

Indication

Partial seizures, Generalised tonic-clonic seizures

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Oral Partial seizures Adult: Adjunctive treatment 300 mg PO q12hr initially; may increase at weekly intervals by 600 mg/day up to 1200 mg/day Monotherapy (if converting from other AED) Initial: 300 mg PO q12hr; increase by 600 mg/day qWeek up to 2400 mg/day Reduce and withdraw concomitant antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) over 3-6 weeks while reaching maximum oxcarbazepine dose in 2-4 weeks Monotherapy (if AED naive) Initial: 300 mg PO q12hr; increase by 300 mg/day q3Day to 1200 mg/day divided q12hr Diabetic Neuropathy 150-300 mg/day PO initially; may increase to 900-1200 mg/day (general recommendation) Neuralgia/Neuropathy 300 mg PO q8-12hr initially; may adjust dose to 400-2000 mg divided q8-12hr (maximum tolerated or effective dose) Hepatic impairment Mild to moderate: No dose adjustment required Severe: Unknown if dosage adjustment necessary

Child Dose

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Renal Dose

Renal impairment CrCl <30 mL/min: Decrease initial dose by 50%, titrate up slowly

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity. Lactation.

Introduction

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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.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. Baby should be monitored for excessive sleepiness and weight gain.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. __NAME__ may make you feel sleepy or dizzy, or may cause blurred vision, lack of muscle coordination, especially when starting treatment or increasing the dose. This may affect your driving ability.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.