<span style="color:red">• রেজিস্টার্ড চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ মোতাবেক ঔষধ সেবন করুন</span>

Indications

Used to treat partial seizures, generalized tonic-clonic seizures, trigeminal neuralgia, and neuropathic pain.

Pharmacology

Carbamazepine stabilizes the inactive state of sodium channels in neurons, decreasing excitability and preventing seizure spread.

Dosage

Usually prescribed 400 mg once or divided doses daily. Dose is adjusted based on clinical response and plasma levels.

Administration

Take orally with food to minimize gastrointestinal irritation. Tablets should be swallowed whole without crushing or chewing.

Interaction

May interact with enzyme-inducing drugs, warfarin, oral contraceptives, and other anticonvulsants affecting metabolism.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Carbamazepine, bone marrow suppression, and acute intoxication with CNS depressants.

Side Effects

Common: Dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision.
Serious: Aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Use cautiously during pregnancy; potential fetal harm. Excreted in breast milk; breastfeeding requires medical advice.

Precautions & Warnings

Monitor blood counts and liver function regularly. Avoid abrupt discontinuation. Use cautiously in cardiac and hepatic impairment.

Therapeutic Class

Anticonvulsants

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.