Zeptol 100mg
| SKU | 176 |
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| Generic For | Tegretol |
| Strength | 100mg |
| Active Ingredient | Carbamazepine |
| Pack Size | Qty | Price Per Pill or Unit | Price | Cart | |
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| 30 Tablet/s | US$ 0.05 | US$ 1.60 | |||
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| 60 Tablet/s | US$ 0.05 | US$ 3.20 | |||
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| 90 Tablet/s | US$ 0.05 | US$ 4.82 | |||
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Zeptol 100mg is a prescription medicine indicated for the treatment of epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgia (nerve pain), and acute manic and mixed episodes in bipolar I disorder. Indications for epilepsy are specifically for people with partial seizures with complete symptoms, mixed seizure patterns, and generalized tonic seizures. Zeptol is not for absence seizures; it is given to patients with trigeminal neuralgia due to multiple sclerosis and painful diabetic neuropathy; it should not be considered a regular pain medicine; hence, it should not be used for aches and pain.
The medicine contains the active ingredient Carbamazepine, which is a mood stabilizer that works to stabilize the electrical activity in the brain as well as nerves. When it comes to treating epilepsy, Carbamazepine restricts the build-up of electrical signals in the nerve cells located in the brain.
Avoid alcohol consumption or use of illegal drugs while taking Zeptol. They may worsen your condition and increase the risk of side effects. Do not have grapefruit or grapefruit juice, as this can increase the levels of medicine in the bloodstream and increase your risk of developing side effects.
Pregnancy: Pregnant women who have epilepsy should receive Zeptol treatment with special care. If women receiving this medicine become pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or if there is a need to start Carbamazepine treatment during pregnancy, the benefits of the medicine should be weighed greater against the risks associated with this medicine, particularly in the first three months of pregnancy. In women with reproductive potential, this medicine should be prescribed as monotherapy because the incidence of congenital abnormalities in the fetus of the womb receiving a combination of antiepileptic medicine is greater as compared to women receiving monotherapy. At the time of pregnancy, it is not recommended to interfere with an effective antiepileptic treatment since the worsening of the condition is detrimental to both the mother and the fetus.
Drug interactions:
- Coadministration with levetiracetam has been reported to increase Carbamazepine toxicity.
- A combination of Zeptol with metoclopramide or lithium, on the one hand, and Carbamazepine and neuroleptics such as thioridazine and haloperidol, on the other hand, may contribute to increased neurological side effects.
- Coadministration with some diuretics may increase the risk of developing low sodium levels in the bloodstream.
- Zeptol may antagonize the effects of non-depolarizing muscle relaxants, including pancuronium. Their dosage may need to be increased.
- Usage along with psychoactive medicines may decrease alcohol tolerance. Therefore, it is advised to avoid alcohol consumption during the treatment.
Zeptol 100 mg can significantly reduce the body’s sodium levels. Symptoms of low sodium levels include tiredness, nausea, confusion, headache, or more frequent/serious seizures.
The medication may cause rare but serious blood problems, including low white blood cell (WBC) counts. Symptoms of low WBC counts include sore throat, fever, or other infections that do not go away, red/purple spots on your body, easy bruising, nose bleeds, bleeding gums, severe fatigue, or weakness.
Rarely, a severe, spreading rash with blistering of the skin appears in patches over the entire body, along with headache, fever, and cough can occur. With this rare side effect, treatment discontinuation is necessary. In rare cases, severe allergic reactions may develop. The symptoms are swelling of the face/lips/tongue/throat and difficulty breathing or swallowing. If you develop any of these serious side effects, it is necessary to seek medical care immediately.
When possible, Zeptol should be prescribed as monotherapy. In general, treatment should be started with a low daily dose and gradually increased until an optimal effect is attained.
The dose of this medicine should be adjusted according to the requirements of the individual patient to gain adequate control of seizures. When Zeptol needs to be added to the existing antiepileptic treatment, this should be done gradually while maintaining or, if required, adapting the dosage of the other antiepileptic drug.
Dosage in epilepsy: Initially, the recommended dose is 100 mg to 200 mg one or two times a day. The dosage should be slowly increased to 400 mg 2 to 3 times a day. Your healthcare professional will identify the dosage at which an optimum response is obtained.
In some patients, the dose range between 1600 mg and 2000 mg a day may be appropriate.
You must take teh tablet exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
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