Cazep CR 200 mg (Tablet (Controlled Release))
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Carbamazepine |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Cazep CR
Categories
- Pharmaceuticals
- Medication
- Therapeutic Drugs
- Anti-Epileptic Drugs
Description
- Indicated for partial and secondary generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Effective for primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Can be used for trigeminal neuralgia
- Useful for prophylaxis of bipolar disorder
- Depresses activity in the nucleus ventralis of the thalamus
- Reduces synaptic propagation of excitatory impulses
- Decreases summation of temporal stimulation leading to neural discharge
- Limits influx of Na ions across cell membrane
- Stimulates the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
- Potentiates the action of ADH in promoting reabsorption of water
- Dosage and administration instructions for different age groups
- Can be used in combination therapy with other anticonvulsants
- Gradual addition of the drug in combination therapy
- May interact with oral contraceptives and phenytoin
- Contraindications due to allergies and medical history
- Common side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and ataxia
- Potential side effects on the hemopoietic, skin, and cardiovascular systems
- Increased sensitivity to the sun when using the medicine
- Pregnancy category D with potential transfer to breast milk
- Precautions for dizziness, drowsiness, and skin reactions
- Possible rare liver problems
- Decreases blood levels of hormonal contraceptives
- Caution for sudden cessation of treatment
- Considerations for mixed seizures, elderly, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, and other medical history
- Belongs to the therapeutic class of primary anti-epileptic drugs
- Should be stored below 30°C, away from light and moisture