Carbamazepine 200 mg tablet are anticonvulsant medicine that helps to relieve seizures and nerve pain. Carbamazepine is an active ingredient that cures the disease. It is also known as antiepileptic and anticonvulsant. It is necessary to keep a constant level of drugs in the body for betterment.
WAY OF ADMINISTRATION:
Administer Carbamazepine 200 mg tablet by mouth with or without a meal or as instructed by the doctor. Do not cut, bite, or dissolve the tablet and swallow it with water. Take a full glass of water with each dose of the medicine to avoid stomach irritation.
SIDE EFFECTS OF CARBAMAZEPINE:
Everyone may experience different side effects depending upon dose concentration and frequency. Here are a few common side effects:
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Tiredness
- Loss of coordination
- Blurred vision
- Tremor
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients used in tablet formulation, it may cause severe side effects.
Here is a list of a few severe side effects:
- Swelling of legs
- Depression
- Suicidal thoughts
- Swollen lymph node
- Trouble breathing
DOSAGE OF CARBAMAZEPINE:
The dose of Carbamazepine 200 mg tablet not only depends on age but also depends on treatment response. Usually, the dose is suggested to take 3 times a day, or it can be less depending on the disease condition. Do not take an overdose for quick betterment. Otherwise, it may give severe side effects.
STORAGE:
Keep at room temperature.
Keep away from sunlight.
Keep away from children.
WARNINGS/PRECAUTIONS:
Avoid taking Carbamazepine 200 mg tablets if you are taking any blood disorder treatment.
Patients with kidney disease or mental disorders like depression and rapid mood swings should tell their doctor about it as more doses of this medicine may cause kidney failure or worsen.
Someone with blood pressure problems or breathing issues should take the doctor’s advice for this medication as it causes an increase in blood pressure which gives undesirable side effects.
Do not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice it may increase the chances of side effects
Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should avoid this medicine because it passes through breast milk and affects the baby’s growth.
CARBAMAZEPINE DRUG INTERACTION:
Carbamazepine 200 mg tablet may interact with the following drugs:
- Codeine
- Hydrocodone
- Alcohol
- Alprazolam
- Lorazepam
- Zolpidem
- Carisoprodol
- Cyclobenzaprine
- Antihistamines
INGREDIENTS:
| ACTIVE INGREDIENTS | INACTIVE INGREDIENTS |
| Carbamazepine | Silica, colloidal anhydrous, cellulose. Microcrystalline, carmellose sodium, magnesium stearate. |
