Seizunil (200mg) 50 Tablets

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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Anticonvulsants

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Tablet

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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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Carbamazepine dosing recommendations vary based on the condition being treated, age, and individual response.

For Epilepsy

• Adults: Start with 200 mg twice daily, gradually increasing by 200 mg per day every week, as needed. Maintenance dose usually ranges from 800-1200 mg/day.

• Children (6-12 years): Start with 100 mg twice daily, increasing by 100 mg/day weekly. Maintenance dose ranges from 400-800 mg/day.

For Trigeminal Neuralgia

• Adults: Start with 100 mg twice daily, increasing by up to 200 mg/day, as needed, to control symptoms. Maintenance dose ranges from 400-800 mg/day.

For Bipolar Disorder

• Adults: Initial dose of 400 mg/day in divided doses, adjusted based on response. Typical maintenance dose ranges from 400-1600 mg/day.

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Seek medical help immediately if you think you have overdosed on this medicaton.

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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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Take this medicine with or without food and stay hydrated.

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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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Common side effects include:

• Allergy
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Vertigo
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Skin rashes
• Fatigue
• Shortness of breath

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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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Ask your doctor about any possible drug interactions, and discuss every medicine you have been taking.

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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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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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Always follow your doctor's advice and never self-medicate.

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