Deprectal
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Trileptal?
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Oxcarbazepine?;Trileptal?
Uses
- It is used to stop or control seizures.
- It is used to treat painful nerve diseases.
- It is used to treat manic low mood (depression).
- Oxcarbazepine calms the brain.
- It helps steady mood.
Dosing
How to take
- Take as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- This drug may be used with other seizure drugs.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Liquid:
- Shake well before use.
- 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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