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Product Information
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Description
This medicine is used to treat epilepsy. It contains Carbamazepine, an anticonvulsant, that prevents seizures by enhancement of sodium channel inactivation by reducing high-frequency repetitive firing of action potentials.
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Ingredients
Carbamazepine -
Drug Class
Anticonvulsants
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Dosage Form
Tablet
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Uses
This medicine is used to treat:
- Epilepsy (abnormal brain activity causing different forms of seizures)
- To control and treat seizures during and after brain surgery.
- To treat bipolar disorder in patients who are not responding to Lithium.
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Dosage
The typical dosage for Teril (200mg) is as follows:
For Epilepsy
• Adults: Initial dose of 100-200 mg twice daily, gradually increasing by 200 mg/day weekly as needed. Maintenance dose usually ranges from 800-1200 mg/day.
• Children (6-12 years): Initial dose of 100 mg twice daily, increasing by 100 mg/day weekly. Maintenance dose ranges from 400-800 mg/day.
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In case of Overdose
Seek medical help immediately if you think you have overdosed on this medicaton.
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Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don't remember missing the dose, don't double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.
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How To Use
Take this medicine with or without food and stay hydrated.
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When Not to Use
You should not use this medication if you have a medical history of any of the following:
- An allergic reaction to carbamazepine or any other drug
- Heart, kidney, or liver disease.
- Decreased bone marrow function
- High cholesterol
- Decreased platelets
- Depression
- Increased pressure in the eye
- Myasthenia gravis
- Inability to empty bladder
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Side Effects
Common side effects include:
- Allergy
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Vertigo
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Skin rashes
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
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Precautions & Warnings
Understand these precautions and warnings before starting the medication:
- Take with caution if there has been a history of drug-related allergy
- Don’t operate heavy machinery or do anything that requires alertness.
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Drug Interactions
Ask your doctor about any possible drug interactions, and discuss every medicine you have been taking.
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Food Interaction
The food interactions that should be considered while using Carbamazepine are:
- Avoid alcohol as it can increase the risk of side effects and interact with the medication
- High-fat meals may affect the absorption of the medication
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Storage/Disposal
Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.
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Control Drug
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Quick Tips, if any
Always follow your doctor's advice and never self-medicate.
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