Zeptol CR 300 mg Tablet

Uses

Carbamazepine is generally used in treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures and trigeminal neuralgia

Side Effects

• Coordination impaired
• Decreased white blood cell count
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Skin rash
• Sleepiness
• Vomiting

How to use

Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Carbamazepine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Carbamazepine is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.

How it works

Carbamazepine is belongs to the category of an antiepileptic drug. It prevents seizures (and/or) fits by reducing the excessive & abnormal activity in the nerve cells of the brain.

Faqs

Q. Is Carbamazepine /Tegretol / Zeptol safe?
Carbamazepine is safe to use if so it is used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the doctor.

Q. Is Carbamazepine a controlled drug/ an opiate?
Carbamazepine is not an opiate nor a controlled drug.

Q. Is Carbamazepine an enzyme inducer?
Carbamazepine is an enzyme inducer. Consult your doctor if you are taking any other medications with Carbamazepine.

Q. Is Carbamazepine an antidepressant/ MAOI/ benzodiazepine?
Carbamazepine is not an MAOI nor a benzodiazepine. It is an antidepressant drug.

Q. Can I take paracetamol/ Tylenol/ tramadol/ ibuprofen/ Advil/ amoxicillin/ codeine/ Nyquil/naproxen/ oral contraceptives with Carbamazepine?
All the above mentioned drugs may interact with Carbamazepine. Please consult with your doctor before taking this medication. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required

Q. Does Carbamazepine cause weight loss or weight gain/ hyponatremia/ help anxiety/depression/ gingival hyperplasia make you tired/ cause high blood pressure?
The above-mentioned side effects are rarely or commonly caused by Carbamazepine. However, Carbamazepine is not known to cause high blood pressure and gingival hyperplasia. Do consult with your doctor if you experience such symptoms.