Carbamazepen
Brand names,
Carbamazepen
Analogs
Carbamazepen
Brand Names Mixture
Carbamazepen
Chemical_Formula
C15H12N2O
Carbamazepen
RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/carbam.htm
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
Carbamazepen
Synthesis Reference
Schindler, U.S. Pat. 2,948,718 (1960)
Carbamazepen
Molecular Weight
236.269 g/mol
Carbamazepen
Melting Point
190.2 oC
Carbamazepen
H2O Solubility
17.7 mg/L
Carbamazepen
State
Solid
Carbamazepen
LogP
2.69
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Dosage Forms
Suspension; Tablet; Tablet (extended-release)
Carbamazepen
Indication
For the treatment of epilepsy and pain associated with true trigeminal neuralgia.
Carbamazepen
Pharmacology
Carbamazepine, an anticonvulsant structurally similar to tricyclic antidepressants, is used to treat partial seizures, tonic-clonic seizures, pain of neurologic origin such as trigeminal neuralgia, and psychiatric disorders including manic-depressive illness and aggression due to dementia.
Carbamazepen
Absorption
No information avaliable
Carbamazepen
side effects and Toxicity
Mild ingestions cause vomiting, drowsiness, ataxia, slurred speech, nystagmus, dystonic reactions, and hallucinations. Severe intoxications may produce coma, seizures, respiratory depression, and hypotension
Carbamazepen
Patient Information
PATIENT INFORMATION
Carbamazepine is used for the treatment of seizures. It also is used to treat certain types of nerve pain. Inform your physican if you are pregnant or nursing. Inform your physician if you have glaucoma. Do not take this medication with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. This medication may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision; use caution while driving or operating hazardous machinery. Do not stop taking carbamazepine without talking with your physician. Shake the suspension well before each use. This medication should be taken with meals to avoid stomach upset. Notify your physician if you develop unexplained fever, sore throat, unusual bleeding or bruising, or yellow eyes or skin.
Carbamazepen
Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals