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About Ozetol 150 Tablet

OXCARBAZEPINE belongs to a group of medicines called anti-convulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. In epilepsy the brain's electrical rhythms become imbalanced, resulting in recurrent seizures. In patients with seizures, the typical brain electrical pattern is disrupted by sudden bursts of electrical impulse that affect an individual’s consciousness, movements or sensations.

OXCARBAZEPINE works by reducing the attacks of seizures or epilepsy by decreasing the nerve impulses that cause fits. Thereby helps in controlling seizures. In epilepsy the brain's electrical rhythms become imbalanced, resulting in recurrent episodes. In patients with seizures, the typical brain electrical pattern is disrupted by sudden bursts of electrical impulse that affect an individual’s consciousness, movements or sensations.

Uses of Ozetol 150 Tablet

Epilepsy (fits)

Medicinal Benefits of Ozetol 150 Tablet

OXCARBAZEPINE belongs to a group of medicines called anti-convulsants or anti-epileptics. OXCARBAZEPINE is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. OXCARBAZEPINE works by decreasing the nerve impulses that cause fits and pain thereby controlling seizures. OXCARBAZEPINE is used alone or in combination to treat and prevent partial seizures in adults. OXCARBAZEPINE may be used as sole therapy in treating and preventing seizures in children above 4 years or is used in combination in children above 2 years. OXCARBAZEPINE does not cause dependence or tolerance. OXCARBAZEPINE may be used off-label to treat migraine or bipolar disorder.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, or crush the tablet/capsule. Syrup/Suspension/Drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack; shake the pack well before each use.

Side Effects of Ozetol 150 Tablet

• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Weakness

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take OXCARBAZEPINE if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor before taking OXCARBAZEPINE if you have or had heart problems, kidney and liver problems, if you have low levels of sodium in blood or if you are taking medicines that could lower the levels of sodium in the blood, or if you are using hormonal contraceptives. Do not stop taking OXCARBAZEPINE without consulting your doctor to avoid precipitating seizures. Avoid intake of OXCARBAZEPINE if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy unless prescribed by the doctor. Nursing mothers should consult the doctor before using OXCARBAZEPINE as it may pass into the breast milk and affect the baby. OXCARBAZEPINE causes drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. OXCARBAZEPINE should not be given to children unless prescribed. Avoid consuming alcohol along with OXCARBAZEPINE as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

OXCARBAZEPINE may have interaction with antipsychotic (aripiprazole, lurasidone, quetiapine), sedative (zolpidem), anti-depressant (duloxetine, escitalopram, pregabalin, fluoxetine, trazodone, sertraline), antibiotics (erythromycin), pain killer (hydrocodone, methadone), anti-convulsant (lamotrigine, topiramate), antacid (esomeprazole), anti-anxiety (alprazolam), an antihistamine (cetirizine).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

OXCARBAZEPINE may have interactions with disease conditions such as depression, liver disease, kidney dysfunction, suicidal tendency, irregular heartbeat, thyroid dysfunction, hyponatremia (low levels of sodium in the blood), and blood disorders.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

• Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking OXCARBAZEPINE as it may increase dizziness and sleepiness.

PREGNANCY

• Avoid taking OXCARBAZEPINE if you are pregnant unless prescribed by a doctor. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

BREAST FEEDING

• OXCARBAZEPINE should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk and could lead to side-effects for breastfed babies.

DRIVING

• OXCARBAZEPINE causes drowsiness, sleepiness and tiredness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

LIVER

• Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

KIDNEY

• Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.