Tegretol S ER 400 mg 30 tablets

Uses of carbamazepine: to treat some forms of epilepsy, to treat a painful condition in the face called trigeminal neuralgia, to help control serious mood disorders when some other medications do not work. Do not take carbamazepine if: you believe you may be highly allergic to carbamazepine or similar drugs like oxcarbazepine, or to any group of related drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants (such as amitriptyline or imipramine). You believe you may be allergic to any of the other ingredients of this medicine. You have any heart problems, have suffered in the past from serious blood diseases, if you have bone marrow problems, have a blood disorder called porphyria. You have taken drugs called monoamine oxidase inhibitors, which are used to treat depression, in the past 14 days. You are taking herbal preparations containing St. John's Wort. Precautions and warnings: talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking carbamazepine if: you have blood problems (including those caused by other drugs), you are allergic to phenytoin (a drug used to treat epilepsy), you have a form of epilepsy with mixed seizures including absence, you have had any past heart, liver, or kidney problems, your age is over 65 years, you have hypothyroidism, you have any eye problems such as glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), you have difficulty emptying the bladder (urinary retention), you have mental health problems, you have osteoporosis or brittle bones. You are pregnant or planning pregnancy. Your doctor will discuss with you the potential risks of taking carbamazepine during pregnancy because it may cause harm or deformities in the fetus. Possible side effects of carbamazepine: other side effects include: leukopenia (decreased white blood cells that fight infection, making infections easier to catch), dizziness and fatigue, feeling unsteady or difficulty controlling movements; feeling or nausea; changes in liver enzyme levels (usually without symptoms); severe skin reactions, blood changes including increased tendency to bruising or bleeding, fluid retention and swelling, weight gain, low sodium in the blood which may lead to confusion, headache, double or blurred vision, dry mouth, abnormal involuntary movements including tremors or tics, abnormal eye movements, diarrhea, constipation. Other medications and carbamazepine: tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following: hormonal contraceptives, such as pills, patches, injections, or implants; hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Carbamazepine can make hormone replacement therapy less effective. any antidepressants or anti-anxiety drugs, corticosteroids ("steroids"), which may be used to treat inflammatory conditions like asthma and inflammatory bowel diseases, muscle and joint pain; anticoagulants to prevent blood clotting, antibiotics for infections including skin infections and tuberculosis (such as ciprofloxacin), antifungal drugs for fungal infections, painkillers containing paracetamol, dextropropoxyphene, tramadol, methadone, or buprenorphine, other epilepsy drugs, blood pressure or heart problems medications, antihistamines (for allergies like hay fever and itching), diuretics (water pills), cimetidine or omeprazole (for stomach ulcers), isotretinoin (for acne), metoclopramide or aprepitant (anti-nausea drugs), acetazolamide (for glaucoma - increased eye pressure), danazol or gestrinone (for endometriosis), theophylline or aminophylline (used in asthma), cyclosporine or tacrolimus or sirolimus (immunosuppressants used after transplants, but sometimes also for rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis). How to take carbamazepine: the usual doses for epilepsy are: adults: 800-1200 mg per day, although higher doses may be necessary. If you are elderly, you may need a lower dose. children: 5-10 years: 400-600 mg daily, 10-15 years: 600-1000 mg daily. For trigeminal neuralgia, the usual dose is: 600-800 mg per day. The maximum dose is 1200 mg daily. If you are elderly, you may need a lower dose. For mood swings: the usual dose is: 400-600 mg per day. How to store carbamazepine: keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children. should be stored in the original container to protect it from moisture. do not take carbamazepine after the expiration date printed on the outer packaging. *The dosage form and method of administration of carbamazepine 100 mg / 5 ml oral suspension and carbamazepine 200 mg and 400 mg extended-release tablets should be prescribed according to the indication and severity of each patient's condition. Product details: Brand: Tegretol Quantity: 30 tablets Product form: tablets Product type: tablets