Carbamazepine Tablet
Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer used to treat various neurological and psychiatric conditions.
Uses
Epilepsy: Controls partial and generalized seizures.
Trigeminal Neuralgia: Relieves severe facial nerve pain.
Bipolar Disorder: Used as a mood stabilizer, particularly for manic episodes.
How It Works
Carbamazepine stabilizes electrical activity in the brain by blocking sodium channels, reducing nerve impulses that cause seizures or pain.
Dosage Administration
Typically taken 2-4 times a day with food.
Available in immediate-release, extended-release, and chewable tablets.
Dosage varies based on condition, age, and response to treatment.
Side Effects
Common: Dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth.
Serious: Blood disorders (low WBC count), liver damage, skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson Syndrome), suicidal thoughts.
