Carbamazepine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Atretol, Carbatrol, Epitol, Tegretol, Tegretol-XR, Apo-Carbamazepine, Novo-Carbamaz, Nu-Carbamazepine, Taro-Carbamazepine, Taro-Carbamazepine CR, Tegretol Chewtabs, Tegretol CR
Category- Anticonvulsant
- Antidiuretic
- Antimanic
- Antineuralgic,
specific pain syndromes
- Antipsychotic
DescriptionCarbamazepine
(kar-ba-MAZ-e-peen)
is used to control some types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy. It
is also used to relieve pain due to trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux).
It should not be used for other more common aches or pains.
Carbamazepine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your
doctor.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage forms:
Oral
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Oral Suspension (U.S. and Canada)
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
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Chewable tablets (U.S. and Canada)
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Extended-release capsules (U.S.)
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Extended-release tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
- Atretol
- Carbatrol
- Epitol
- Tegretol
- Tegretol-XR
In Canada -
- Apo-Carbamazepine
- Novo-Carbamaz
- Nu-Carbamazepine
- Taro-Carbamazepine
- Taro-Carbamazepine CR
- Tegretol
- Tegretol Chewtabs
- Tegretol CR
Generic name product may be available in the U.S.
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