Carbamazepine (Generic Tegretol®) Usage, Directions, Indication and Instructions

• Carbamazepine (Generic Tegretol®) is used as a mood stabiliser for treating people with the psychiatric illness, drug and alcohol withdrawal, depression, restless legs syndrome, diabetes insipidus and certain pain syndromes
• Carbamazepine (Generic Tegretol®) is also used in a disease in children called chorea and bipolar affective disorder (manic-depressive disorder; a disease that causes episodes of depression, episodes of mania, and other abnormal moods).
• Carbamazepine (Generic Tegretol®) is particularly useful for people who experience multiple mood swings (rapid cycling).
• Carbamazepine (Generic Tegretol®) is also used to treat trigeminal neuralgia (a condition that causes facial nerve pain).
• Carbamazepine (Generic Tegretol®) extended-release capsules are used to treat episodes of mania (frenzied, abnormally excited or irritated mood) or mixed episodes (symptoms of mania and depression that happen at the same time).
• Carbamazepine (Generic Tegretol®) is also used to treat some pains caused by some cancer.

Carbamazepine (Generic Tegretol®) Adverse Reactions, Precautions and Warning

• You may have thoughts about suicide while taking Carbamazepine (Generic Tegretol®).
• Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
• Carbamazepine (Generic Tegretol®) may cause life-threatening allergic reactions called Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) or toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). These allergic reactions may cause severe damage to the skin and internal organs.
• The risk of SJS or TEN is highest in people of Asian ancestry who have a genetic (inherited) risk factor.
• Call your doctor immediately if you develop a rash, blisters, or a fever during your treatment.
• It is important to tell your doctor what medicines you are taking, including herbal medicines and non-prescription medicines, before you start.

Carbamazepine (Generic Tegretol®) Dosage and Administration

• Epilepsy
Adult: 100-200mg once or twice a day.
Pedia: 10-20mg/kg daily in divided dose.
1 yr: 100-200mg, 1-5yrs: 200-400mg, 5-10yrs: 400-600mg, 10-15 yrs: 0.6-1g.
Daily doses are divided and usually given 2-4 times.
• Trigeminal Neuralgia:
Initially 100mg once or twice daily.
Usual maintenance dose: 400-800mg daily in 2-4 divided doses but up to 1.6g daily may be required.
• Prophylaxis of manic depression:
Initially 400mg daily in divided doses but up to 1.6g daily may be required. Usual maintenance dose range is 400-600mg daily.
• The regular and extended release tabs are usually taken with meals but the ER caps can be taken with or without meals.

Important

• Carbamazepine (Generic Tegretol®) may take a few weeks or longer before you feel the full benefit.
• Continue taking even if you feel well; don’t stop without talking to your doctor.
• If you have a seizure disorder and you suddenly stop, your seizures may become worse.


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