Introduction
Carbazin is an anti-epileptic medicine used to treat epilepsy. It helps prevent certain types of seizures (fits). It is also prescribed for a painful co... View More
Uses of Carbazin
Side effects of Carbazin
How to use Carbazin
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. Carbazin may be taken with... View More
How Carbazin works
Carbazin is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.... View More
What if you forget to take Carbazin?
If you miss a dose of Carbazin, 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 ... View More
Indication
Epilepsy, Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Trigeminal neuralgia
Administration
Should be taken with food. Avoid grapefruit juice.
Adult Dose
Oral Epilepsy Adults - Initial: Either 200 mg b.i.d. for tablets and XR tablets, or 1 teaspoon q.i.d. for suspension (400 mg/day). Increase at weekl... View More
Child Dose
Epilepsy <6 Years Initial (oral suspension): 10-20 mg/kg/day PO q6hr Initial (tablet): 10-20 mg/kg/day PO q8-12hr Maintenance: For tablets or suspe... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; bone marrow depression; porphyria, pregnancy.
Mode of Action
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Precaution
Lactation; CV disease, hepatic or renal disorders, history of blood disorders or haematological reactions to other drugs; glaucoma; skin disorders; elde... View More
Side Effect
>10% Ataxia (15%),Dizziness (44%),Drowsiness (32%),Nausea (29%),Vomiting (18%) 1-10% Dry mouth (8%) Rare MI,Stevens-Johnson syndrome Hepatic... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: D Lactation: Enters breast milk; not recommended (AAP states compatible with nursing; however, adverse reactions in breastfeeding... View More
Interaction
Increased plasma levels w/ CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. cimetidine). Decreased plasma levels w/ CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. cisplatin). Increased risk of neurotoxi... View More
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