Carmaz 200 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Carbamazepine |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
Indications
- Partial and secondary generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Prophylaxis of bipolar disorder
Pharmacology
- Depresses activity in the nucleus ventralis of the thalamus
- Reduces synaptic propagation of excitatory impulses
- Limits influx of Na ions across cell membrane
- Stimulates the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dosage for adults and children over 12 years of age
- Dosage for children 12-15 years of age
- Dosage for children 6-12 years of age
- Dosage for children under 6 years of age
- Combination therapy
- Dosage for trigeminal neuralgia
- Maintenance dosage
- Instructions for combination therapy
Interaction
- Potential interaction with oral contraceptives
- Interaction with hepatic enzyme inducers
- Possibility of increased metabolism and dosage requirement
Contraindications
- Allergic reactions to ingredients
- Problems with electrical message pathways in the heart
- History of decreased blood cell production
- Hereditary blood disorders
- Allergy to tricyclic antidepressants
- Recent use of MAOI antidepressants
Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Ataxia
- Dry mouth
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Leucopenia
- Proteinuria
- Bradycardia
- Heart failure
- Hypotension
- Erythematous skin rash
- Aplastic anemia
- Increased sensitivity to the sun
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy category D
- Transfer to breast milk
- Consideration for discontinuing nursing or the drug
Precautions & Warnings
- Potential dizziness and drowsiness
- Possible skin reactions
- Rare risk of liver problems
- Decreased blood levels of hormonal contraceptives
- Need for gradual discontinuation
- Caution in mixed seizures including absence seizures
- Considerations for elderly people
- History of heart, kidney, or liver disease
- Raised intraocular pressure (glaucoma)
- History of blood disorders
- Previous therapy interruptions
Therapeutic Class
Primary anti-epileptic drugs
Storage Conditions
Below 30°C, away from light & moisture, keep out of the reach of children