| Category of Drug | Oxcarbamazepine is a Anticonvulsants/Antiepileptics |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Oxcarbamazepine is used for 1.Monotherapy or adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures 2. secondary generalized seizure 3. substitution for carbamazepine can be made abruptly with an oxcarbamazepine-to carbamazepine ratio of 300:200. |
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| Available dosage forms | 1. TABLETS 2. SUSPENSIONS |
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| Precautions | 1. Pregnancy 2. Interactions |
Adverse Effects | 1. Less frequently than they do with carbamazepine 2. Hyponatremia is more common but not clinically significant 3. Rash 4. Weight gain 5. Alopecia 6. Nausea 7. Headache 8. Somnolence. |
| Pregnancy Category | C |
