Carbamazepine Oral - Carbamazepine Extended Release Tablets - Oral Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Carbamazepine Oral
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What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
• Call your doctor if you miss more than one dose daily.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Other Medicinal Applications

• This drug may also be used for emotional/mental conditions, in certain substance abuse rehabilitation programs and has other uses as well.

Possible Side Effects

• May cause drowsiness, dizziness, nausea and/or vomiting.
• Unlikely to occur but report to your doctor if you develop any of the following side effects.

Warning

• This drug has rarely caused blood disorders (aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis).
• Promptly notify your doctor if you experience sore throat, fever, unusual weakness or fatigue, unusual bleeding or bruising.
• You will be monitored to minimize the possibility of these symptoms occurring.

Usage Instructions

• Take with food to prevent stomach upset.
• Take twice daily or as directed by your doctor.
• Do not crush or chew.
• Tablets must be swallowed whole.
• Tablets should be inspected for chips and cracks and thrown away and not taken if the tablets are found to be damaged.
• Do not suddenly stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
• For seizure control, it is important to take all doses on time to keep the level of medication in your blood constant.
• Take doses at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.

Drug Interactions

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use including.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, deep sleep, tremor, rapid eye movements, fast heartbeat, muscle twitching, large pupils, fainting, and irregular breathing.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to treat seizure disorders and certain types of nerve pain.

Carbamazepine Oral Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

Read Before Using Carbamazepine Oral (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Carbamazepine Oral Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• An empty tablet shell may appear in your stool.
• This is not harmful.