Zeptol CR 200mg
| SKU | 178 |
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| Generic For | Tegretol CR |
| Strength | 200mg |
| Generic Name | Carbamazepine |
| Pack Size | Qty | Price Per Pill or Unit | Price | Cart | |
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| 30 Tablet/s | US$ 0.12 | US$ 3.68 | |||
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| 60 Tablet/s | US$ 0.12 | US$ 7.36 | |||
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| 90 Tablet/s | US$ 0.12 | US$ 11.04 | |||
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Zeptol CR 200 mg is the primary medication for the treatment of epileptic seizures and neuropathic pain. A Swiss chemist discovered Carbamazepine in 1953, and after that, it gained its position as one of the most basic medicines necessary to maintain a basic health system.
What is Zeptol CR 200 mg used for?
Zeptol CR 200 mg is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of:
- Certain types of seizures, like partial, tonic-clonic, and mixed seizures
- Many types of nerve pain, like trigeminal and glossopharyngeal neuralgia
It is not a simple painkiller, and hence, one should never take it as an alternative to relieve regular pains and body aches.
How does Zeptol CR 200 mg work?
The mode of action of this drug, Zeptol CR 200 mg, is very well understood. It is known that Carbamazepine works by stabilizing the inactive state of voltage-gated sodium channels. It slows down the passage of messages to the brain through nerve signals, making the cells less excitable and thus relaxing more muscles.
Precautions
The following precautions should be taken while consuming the drug:
- Patients who have an allergy to Oxcarbazepine or Carbamazepine should not take this drug.
- If you have diabetes, then avoid this drug.
- Heart patients and liver patients should not take this drug.
- Pregnant women or those who are planning to have a child should not take this drug.
- Breastfeeding mothers should not take this drug.
- Many patients who take this drug have reported having suicidal or self-harming thoughts. If you have any such thoughts, then immediately consult your physician
General
- Never share medicine with anyone without a physician’s consent, even if you feel the symptoms are the same
- Maintain a good diet with the drug
- Keep the drug away from the child’s reach and away from light and moisture.
How should Zeptol CR 200 mg be taken?
The dosage of the drug should be as recommended by the physician. Take the drug exactly as prescribed by the physician. Never change the dose without his recommendation. The drug can be taken with or without food, but it is better if you take it with the meal.
The dosage may vary according to the indication and age of the patient. Hence, your physician will decide on the most suitable drug dose for you. The tablet form should never be broken; you should chew and swallow the whole tablet with water if needed.
• Overdose:
An overdose of the drug may result in the following symptoms:
- CNS depression
- Breathing troubles
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Fluid retention
- Increased seizures
- Increased agitation, etc.
In any such condition, always inform your physician immediately and ask for his advice.
Missed dose of Zeptol CR 200 mg
In the case of missed never take a double dose to make up the missed one, instead leave the missed dose and take the next scheduled correct dose at the correct time.
What are the side effects of Zeptol CR 200 mg?
Zeptol CR may cause some mild to serious side effects. A few common side effects of the drug Carbamazepine include:
- Fast or pounding heartbeat
- Fainting
- Agitation
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Confusion
- Numbness
- Fever and chills
- Unusual bleeding
- Tiredness
- Heartburn
- Chest pain
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Blurred vision etc
There are several side effects; just like any other drug, you may or may not have them. If you experience any of the above or other problematic side effects, consult your physician immediately.
What medications interact with Zeptol CR 200 mg (Carbamazepine)?
Zeptol CR is known to interact with several drugs to cause negative drug interactions that may interfere with the working of this drug. The common drugs that may interact with Carbamazepine are:
- Oxcarbazepine
- Phenytoin
- Rifampin
- Valproic acid
- Antidepressant pills
- Few antibiotics
- Anti-malaria drugs
- Narcotic painkillers
- Warfarin
- Ache relievers
- Antihistamine medicines
- Erectile dysfunction medicine
- Anxiety medicines
- Birth control pills
- Antifungals
- Heart or blood pressure medicines, etc.
The list is not complete; many other drugs may interact with Carbamazepine; ask your physician about the drugs and avoid them with Carbamazepine.
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