Eslicarbazepine

Eslicarbazepine belongs to the anticonvulsant class of drugs. It decreases nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain. It is either used on its own or along with other medications to treat partial-onset seizures. It is advised to talk to your doctor or healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, allergies, and medication you use before starting this drug. You should not take this drug if you’re allergic to Eslicarbazepine or oxcarbazepine. If you have kidney or liver disease or have a history of mood swings or suicidal thoughts it’s best to talk to your doctor first.

Do not start or stop your Eslicarbazepine medication during pregnancy without consulting your doctor first. Having a seizure during pregnancy could harm both mother and baby. The signs that you are having an allergic reaction to eslicarbazepine are: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. The side effects include: confusion, nausea, feeling tired or irritable, lack of energy, muscle pain, severe weakness and increased seizures. This happens because Eslicarbazepine can reduce the sodium level in your body to a very dangerous level, which can result in a life-threatening electrolyte imbalance.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Epilepsy

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Dizziness

• Sleepiness

• Blurred Vision

• Insomnia (Difficulty In Sleeping)

• Nausea

• Headache

• Vomiting

• Double Vision

• Fatigue

• Balance Disorder (Loss Of Balance)

• Diarrhoea

• Difficulty In Paying Attention

• Coordination Impaired

• Vertigo

• Decreased Appetite

• Decreased Sodium Level In Blood

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Eslizen 400mg tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Eslizen 400mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Patients may experience undesirable effects likedizziness and blurred vision, at the start of treatment and should avoid driving vehicles or using machines.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution should be used in patients with renal impairment.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Eslicarbazepine as ingredient

• Eslizen 800mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Zefretol 800mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Eslizen 400Mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Flugesic 800Mg Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

The medication is used to stabilize the inactive phase of the voltage-gated sodium channel. This allows a very limited amount of sodium to enter the neural cells, which in turn prevents the cells from being too irritable.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Mezolam 7.5Mg Injection

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  Medzol 1Mg Injection

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  Anxil 25Mg Tablet

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• Eslicarbazepine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/eslicarbazepine

• Eslicarbazepine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB14575