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Carbamazepine | Tegretol | Epitol is used to prevent and control seizures. It is known as anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia).
Therapeutic Class
Primary anti-epileptic drugs
Pharmacology
Carbamazepine/Tegretol depresses activity in the nucleus ventralis of the thalamus, reduces synaptic propagation of excitatory impulses or decreases summation of temporal stimulation leading to neural discharge by limiting influx of Na ions across cell membrane or other unknown mechanisms.
It stimulates the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and potentiates its action in promoting reabsorption of water.
Dosage & Administration
Epilepsy:
Adults and children over 12 years of age– Initial: Either 200 mg b.i.d. for tablets and controlled release 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.
Children 12-15 years of age– Dosage generally should not exceed 1000 mg daily, and 1200 mg daily in patients above 15 years of age. Doses up to 1600 mg daily have been used in adults in rare instances. Maintenance: usually 800-1200 mg daily.
Children 6-12 years of age– Initial: Either 100 mg b.i.d. for tablets or controlled release tablets, or 1/2 teaspoon q.i.d. for suspension (200 mg/day). Increase at weekly intervals by adding up to 100 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.
Children under 6 years of age– Initial: 10-20 mg/kg/day b.i.d.or t.i.d. as tablets, or q.i.d. as suspension. Increase weekly to achieve optimal clinical response administered t.i.d. or q.i.d. Maintenance: Ordinarily, optimal clinical response is achieved at daily doses below 35 mg/kg.
If satisfactory clinical response has not been achieved, plasma levels should be measured to determine whether they are in the therapeutic range. No recommendation regarding the safety of Carbamazepine for use at doses above 35 mg/kg/24 hours can be made. Buy Tegretol (carbamazepine) Online
Combination therapy: Carbamazepine/Tegretol may be used alone or with other anticonvulsants. When added to existing anticonvulsant therapy, the drug should be added gradually while the other anticonvulsants are maintained or gradually decreased, except phenytoin, which may have to be increased.
Trigeminal Neuralgia: Initial: On the first day,either 100 mg b.i.d. for tablets or controlled release tablets, or 1/2 teaspoon q.i.d. for suspension, for a total daily dose of 200 mg. This daily dose may be increased by up to 200 mg/day using increments of
A total dose of 1200 mg daily shouldn’t be exceeded. Maintenance: Control of pain can be maintained in most patients with 400-800 mg daily. However, some patients may be maintained on as little as 200 mg daily, while others may require as much as 1200 mg daily.
Interaction
Galactorrhoea has been reported in few women on oral contraceptives within the first two months of Carbamazepine treatment Hepatic enzyme inducers such as Carbamazepine/Tegretol and Phenytoin may interact with Carbamazepine by increasing its metabolism. age of Carbamazepine may be required.
Contraindications
This medicine should not be used if anybody is allergic to one or any of its ingredients. It cannot be used also in the following conditions:
Problems with the electrical message pathways in the heart (atrioventricular block)
History of decreased blood cell production by the bone marrow (bone marrow depression)
Hereditary blood disorders called porphyrias
Allergy to tricyclic antidepressants
People who have taken a monoamine-oxidase inhibitor antidepressant (MAOI) in the last 14 days
Side Effects
The common side effects are dizziness, drowsiness, ataxia, dry mouth, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, leucopenia, proteinuria, bradycardia, heart failure and hypotension. Erythematous skin rash, aplastic anemia may also be observed. Buy Tegretol (carbamazepine) Online
The most severe adverse reactions have been observed in the hemopoietic system, the skin and the cardiovascular system.The most frequently observed adverse reactions, particularly during the initial phases of therapy, are dizziness, drowsiness, unsteadiness, nausea, and vomiting.
This medicine may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths should be avoided if the increased sensitivity is seen. A sunscreen or protective clothing may be helpful at outside for a prolonged period.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy category D. Carbamazepine/Tegretol and its epoxide metabolite are transferred to breast milk. Because of the potential serious side effects, decision should me made whether to discontinue nursing or discontinue the drug.
Precautions & Warnings
This medicine may cause dizziness and drowsiness.Special care should be taken while performing potentially hazardous activities, such as driving or operating machinery. Buy Tegretol (carbamazepine) Online
This medicine may cause skin reactions. If any rash,skin peeling, itching, or other unexplained skin reaction is seen while taking this medicine the concerned doctor should be informed immediately.
This medicine may rarely cause liver problems.For this reason, consultation with doctor is needed if unexplained itching, yellowing of the skin or eyes, unusually dark urine, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pains, and loss of appetite or flu-like symptoms.
Carbamazepine/Tegretol decreases the blood levels of hormonal contraceptives containing estrogen and/or progesterone, which may make the contraceptive ineffective or result in breakthrough bleeding. Buy Tegretol (carbamazepine) Online
Women taking this medicine who require contraception should be prescribed a contraceptive containing at least 50 micrograms of oestrogen,or use non-hormonal methods of contraception, such as condoms.
Taking this medicine should not be stopped suddenly unless the doctor tells. Otherwise, as suddenly stopping treatment is likely to make the symptoms return.If this medicine is stopped, it should normally be done gradually, under the supervision of a specialist.
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.