MedDataToolOxcarbazepine is a medication used to treat partial-onset seizures in both adults and children. It works by stabilizing the electrical activity in the brain, helping to prevent seizures. The medication is usually taken in tablet form, starting at a dose of 600 mg per day, which can be increased to a maximum of 2400 mg per day, depending on how well it works for you. It's important to know that oxcarbazepine should not be taken if you have a known allergy to it or similar medications. Additionally, it can interact with other antiepileptic drugs, so be sure to inform your doctor about any other medications you are taking.
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Uses
- Partial-onset seizures in adults.
- Partial-onset seizures in children aged 4 to 16 years.
- Partial-onset seizures in children aged 2 to 16 years as adjunctive therapy.
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Dosage
Adults start with 600 mg/day, taken twice daily.
Maximum recommended dose for adults is 1200 mg/day.
Children aged 4 to 16 years start with 8 to 10 mg/kg/day, not exceeding 600 mg/day.
Children aged 2 to < 4 years may start with 16 to 20 mg/kg/day.
Oxcarbazepine can be taken with or without food.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
dizzinesssomnolencediplopiafatiguenauseavomitinghyponatremia
Serious
anaphylactic reactionsserious skin reactionssuicidal thoughts
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- Risk of hyponatremia (low sodium levels).
- Risk of serious allergic reactions.
- Cross hypersensitivity with carbamazepine.
- Monitor for suicidal behavior.
- Adjust dose in patients with kidney problems.
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Drug interactions
- Phenytoinincreased phenytoin levelsCaution
- Carbamazepinedecreased levels of active metaboliteCaution
- Phenobarbitaldecreased levels of active metaboliteCaution
- Oral Contraceptivemay decrease effectiveness.Caution
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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).