Oxcarbazepine is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Oxcarbazepine. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Oxcarbazepine through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
FDA Drug Information
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Oxcarbazepine tablets are indicated for use as monotherapy or adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures in adults and as monotherapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures in pediatric patients aged 4 years and above, and as adjunctive therapy in pediatric patients aged 2 years and above with partial-onset seizures. Oxcarbazepine is indicated for: Adults: Monotherapy or adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures Pediatrics: Monotherapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures in children 4 to 16 years Adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures in children 2 to 16 years (1)
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Hyponatremia [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1 )] Anaphylactic Reactions and Angioedema [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2 )] Cross Hypersensitivity Reaction to Carbamazepine [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] Serious Dermatological Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] Suicidal Behavior and Ideation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5 )] Cognitive/Neuropsychiatric Adverse R…
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Phenytoin: Increased phenytoin levels. Reduced dose of phenytoin may be required ( 7.1 ) Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, and Phenobarbital: Decreased plasma levels of MHD (the active metabolite). Dose adjustments may be necessary ( 7.1 ) Oral Contraceptive: Oxcarbazepine may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives (7.3) 7.1 Effect of Oxcarbazepine on Other Drugs Phenytoin levels have been shown to increase with concomitant use of oxcarbazepine at doses greater than 1,…
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adults: Initiate with a dose of 600 mg/day, given twice a day Adjunctive Therapy: Maximum increment of 600 mg/day at approximately weekly intervals. The recommended daily dose is 1,200 mg/day ( 2.1 ) Conversion to Monotherapy: Withdrawal concomitant over 3 to 6 weeks; reach maximum dose of oxcarbazepine in 2 to 4 weeks with increments of 600 mg/day at weekly intervals to a recommended daily dose of 2,400 mg/day ( 2.2 ) Initiation of Monotherapy: Increments of 300 mg/d…
Patient Counseling Information
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide). Administration Information Counsel patients that oxcarbazepine may be taken with or without food. [see Dosage and Administration (2.8 ) and How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16)]. Hyponatremia Advise patients that oxcarbazepine may reduce the serum sodium concentrations especially if they are taking other medications that can lower sodium. Instruct patients to report symptoms of low sodium like nausea, tiredness, lack of energy, confusion, and more frequent or more severe seizure…
Source: FDA. For professional use only. Not a substitute for prescribing information.
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