Carbamazepine
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Carbatrol?;Epitol?;Equetro?;TEGretol?;TEGretol?-XR
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Carbamazepine?;Dom-Carbamazepine;Mapezine?;Mylan-Carbamazepine CR;Nu-Carbamazepine;PMS-Carbamazepine;Sandoz-Carbamazepine;Taro-Carbamazepine Chewable;Tegretol?;Teva-Carbamazepine
Uses
- It is used to stop or control seizures.
- It is used to treat manic low mood (depression).
- It is used to treat restless leg syndrome.
- Carbamazepine calms the brain.
- It helps steady mood.
Dosing
How to take
- Take as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Long-acting products: Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- You may sprinkle contents of capsule on applesauce. Do not chew.
- Chewable tablet: Chew or crush well. Mix crushed tablet with food. Do not swallow it whole.
- There is a liquid (suspension) if you cannot swallow pills. Shake it well before use. Mix with an equal part of water before you drink it.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
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