Carbamazepine 200 mg 50 tablets

Carbamazepine is used for: treating some forms of epilepsy, treating a painful condition in the face called trigeminal neuralgia, helping to control serious mood disorders when other medications do not work. Do not take carbamazepine if: you think you may be highly allergic to carbamazepine or similar medications, you think you may have an allergy to any of the other ingredients of this medication, you have heart problems, you have previously suffered from serious blood diseases, you have bone marrow problems, you have a blood disorder called porphyria, you have taken medications called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), you are taking herbal preparations containing St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum). Warnings and precautions: talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking carbamazepine if: you have blood problems (including those caused by other medications), you are allergic to phenytoin (a medication used to treat epilepsy), you have a form of epilepsy with mixed seizures including absences, you have ever had any problems with the heart, liver, or kidneys, you are over 65 years old, you have hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), 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. You are a woman of childbearing age. Possible side effects: these include: leukopenia, dizziness and fatigue, feeling unsteady or difficulty controlling movements, feeling nauseous, changes in liver enzyme levels, severe skin reactions, changes in blood 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, 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 medications, corticosteroids ("steroids"). you may take these medications for inflammatory conditions such as asthma, inflammatory bowel diseases, muscle and joint pain, anticoagulants to prevent blood clotting, antibiotics to treat infections including skin infections and tuberculosis (like ciprofloxacin), antifungal medications for fungal infections, pain relievers containing paracetamol, dextropropoxyphene, tramadol, methadone, or buprenorphine, other anti-epileptic drugs, blood pressure or heart problems medications, antihistamines (medications for allergies like hay fever and itching), diuretics ("water pills"), cimetidine or omeprazole (medications for stomach ulcers), isotretinoin (a medication for acne), metoclopramide or aprepitant (anti-nausea medications), acetazolamide (a medication for glaucoma - increased eye pressure), danazol or gestrinone (treatments for endometriosis), theophylline or aminophylline (used in asthma treatment), cyclosporine, tacrolimus, or sirolimus, medications for schizophrenia (like paliperidone, aripiprazole), cancer medications (like temsirolimus, cyclophosphamide, lapatinib), the antimalarial drug mefloquine, medications for HIV treatment, levothyroxine (used for hypothyroidism), tadalafil (used for erectile dysfunction). 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 to 10 years: 400-600 mg per day / 10-15 years: 600-1000 mg per day. For trigeminal neuralgia, the usual dose is: 600-800 mg daily. 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 daily. How to store carbamazepine: keep this medication out of sight and reach of children. Do not store above 25°C. store in the original container to protect from moisture. do not take carbamazepine after the expiry date printed on the outer packaging. The form and method of administration should be prescribed as per the treatment indication and the severity of each patient's condition. Product details: Quantity: 50 tablets, Product form: tablets, Product type: tablets, Brand: Tegretol.