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Total Oxcarbazepine reports: 27.Oxcarbazepine FDA safety alerts: 2005 2008 .
Reported hospitalizations: 11.
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Reported Oxcarbazepine Side Effects: hyponatraemia, caesarean section, electroencephalogram abnormal, confusional state, nausea, grand mal convulsion, agitation, psychotic disorder, convulsion, aggression, muscular weakness.
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Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5224776-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported OXCARBAZEPINE problem on Jan 18, 2007. Female patient, 65 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebellar syndrome, eczema, malaise. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: 1800MG. During the same period patient was treated with SECURON, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID, DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE, OMEPRAZOLE, SIMVASTATIN. Patient recovered.
Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5231389-1
OXCARBAZEPINE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 05, 2007. Male patient, 44 years of age, was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, hepatocellular damage, jaundice, nausea, urine colour abnormal, vomiting. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SEVOFLOURANE, ANZEMET, ZEMURON, SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE, VERSED, FENTANYL, ACIPHEX, VITAMIN B CAP. Patient recovered.
Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5239497-6
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported OXCARBAZEPINE problem on Feb 14, 2007. Female patient, child 9 years of age, weighting 71.00 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar i disorder and was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: neutropenia. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: 900 MG, 600 MG HS, AM PO. During the same period patient was treated with QUETIAPINE FUMARATE, DIVALPROEX. Patient recovered.
Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5244996-7
OXCARBAZEPINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 12, 2007. Female patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar i disorder and was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: akathisia, depression. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ARIPIPRAZOLE, LAMOTRIGINE, LITHIUM CARBONATE, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE. Patient recovered.
Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5247267-8
Health Professional from SPAIN reported OXCARBAZEPINE problem on Feb 12, 2007. Female patient, 75 years of age, was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyponatraemia. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5247275-7
OXCARBAZEPINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 12, 2007. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar ii disorder and was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: akathisia. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ARIPIPRAZOLE, ATOMOXETINE, ESCITALOPRAM, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE. Patient recovered.
Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5262317-0
Health Professional from SPAIN reported OXCARBAZEPINE problem on Feb 27, 2007. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia, hypertension and was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, blood pressure abnormal, hyponatraemia, muscular weakness. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: 300 MG/12H. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, GABAPENTIN, METAMIZOLE, TRAMADOL, TOPIRAMATE, BUPRENORPHINE, PETHIDINE, BUPIVACAINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5264511-1
OXCARBAZEPINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Mar 01, 2007. Male patient, 32 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, amnesia, computerised tomogram abnormal, confusional state, convulsion, electroencephalogram abnormal, fatigue, psychotic disorder, suicidal behaviour. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: 1800 MG, UNK. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5275526-1
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported OXCARBAZEPINE problem on Mar 12, 2007. Female patient, 16 years of age, was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, headache, myoclonus, nausea, vision blurred, vomiting. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GABAPENTIN, METHADONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5291679-3
OXCARBAZEPINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 29, 2007. Female patient, 40 years of age, was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, asthenia, blood pressure decreased, chest pain, chest x-ray abnormal, chills, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cough, diarrhoea. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: 300 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with SERTRALINE, FOSINOPRIL, CLONAZEPAM, CONTRACEPTIVES NOS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5319018-X
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported OXCARBAZEPINE problem on Apr 24, 2007. Female patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar ii disorder and was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depressed mood, dysphagia, glossodynia, hallucination, auditory, mouth ulceration, pharyngolaryngeal pain, psychotic disorder, suicidal ideation. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: 600 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with TOPIRAMATE, FLUOXETINE, ARIPIPRAZOLE, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE, LITHIUM CARBONATE, NAPROXEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5336831-3
OXCARBAZEPINE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 24, 2007. Male patient, 56 years of age, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy and was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyponatraemia, no therapeutic response. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: 1200 MG BID. Patient recovered.
Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5371620-5
Health Professional from ITALY reported OXCARBAZEPINE problem on June 19, 2007. Male patient, 19 years of age, was diagnosed with partial seizures and was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: epilepsy, fluid retention, glycosuria, hyperglycaemia, hypokalaemia. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PRIMIDONE, VALPROATE. Patient recovered.
Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5046615-1
OXCARBAZEPINE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 07, 2006. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion, demyelination and was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, bradycardia, confusional state, grand mal convulsion, hyponatraemia, loss of consciousness, nausea, simple partial seizures. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: 600 MG PO QAM AND 900 MG QPM PO. During the same period patient was treated with FOSPHENYTOIN, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, FELODIPINE, ADVAIR DISKUS, ALBUTEROL SPIROS, AZITHROMYCIN DOSEPAK. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5052138-6
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported OXCARBAZEPINE problem on July 12, 2006. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state, hyponatraemia, muscular weakness. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: 600 MG Q AM /900 MG QPM [DOSE INCREASE START 5/16]. Patient recovered.
Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5063219-5
OXCARBAZEPINE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 25, 2006. Female patient, 14 years of age, weighting 117.0 lb, was diagnosed with mood altered and was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: neutropenia, pyrexia, rash, rash pruritic, swelling face, upper respiratory tract infection, viral infection. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: 600 MG PO BID. During the same period patient was treated with DIPHENHYDRAMINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5072564-9
Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL reported OXCARBAZEPINE problem on July 25, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, weighting 213.8 lb, was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, agitation, depression. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: 300 MG, Q8H. During the same period patient was treated with DIAZEPAM, APETIL. Patient recovered.
Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5123039-X
OXCARBAZEPINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from INDIA on Sept 25, 2006. Male patient, 21 years of age, was diagnosed with psychotic disorder and was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute psychosis, erythema multiforme, rash papular. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: 900 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERIDONE. Patient recovered.
Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5140981-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported OXCARBAZEPINE problem on Oct 27, 2006. Male patient, weighting 181.0 lb, was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stevens-johnson syndrome. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: 600 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN GLARGINE, INSULIN LISPOR, PREDNISONE, DIPHENHYDRAMINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5144123-0
OXCARBAZEPINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 24, 2006. Female patient, 23 years of age, was diagnosed with complex partial seizures and was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: caesarean section, normal newborn. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: 900 MG, BID. Patient recovered.
Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5147727-4
Health Professional from DENMARK reported OXCARBAZEPINE problem on Oct 27, 2006. Female patient was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: caesarean section, maternal condition affecting foetus, premature baby. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: MATERNAL DOSE: 1200 MG DURING 2ND TRIMESTER. During the same period patient was treated with LAMOTRIGINE. Patient recovered.
Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5147733-X
OXCARBAZEPINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from DENMARK on Oct 27, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with epilepsy and was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: caesarean section, convulsion, premature labour. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: 1600 MG AFTER PREGNANCY. During the same period patient was treated with LAMOTRIGINE. Patient recovered.
Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5177585-3
Physician from GERMANY reported OXCARBAZEPINE problem on Nov 14, 2006. Female patient, child 12 years of age, weighting 68.34 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy and was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: brain oedema, hyponatraemia, inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, respiratory tract infection, weight increased. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: 720 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with CLOBAZAM, VALPROATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5191134-5
OXCARBAZEPINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 14, 2006. Female patient, 31 years of age, was diagnosed with major depression, musculoskeletal pain and was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood creatine phosphokinase mb increased, blood pressure increased, body temperature increased, depressed level of consciousness, dystonia. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: 300 MG, TID. During the same period patient was treated with VENLAFAXINE, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE, CLONAZEPAM, DIPHENHYDRAMINE, IBUPROFEN, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5379720-0
Physician from GERMANY reported OXCARBAZEPINE problem on July 02, 2007. Female patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy, thyroidectomy and was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood potassium decreased, caesarean section, hyponatraemia, respiratory tract infection. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: 1800 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with EUTHYROX, FOLIC ACID, IODINE. Patient recovered.
Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5405619-7
OXCARBAZEPINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 27, 2007. Male patient, child 9 years of age, was diagnosed with grand mal convulsion and was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: electroencephalogram abnormal, myoclonic epilepsy, petit mal epilepsy. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: 26 MG/KG/DAY. Patient recovered.
Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5405651-3
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported OXCARBAZEPINE problem on July 27, 2007. Female patient, 16 years of age, was diagnosed with grand mal convulsion and was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, electroencephalogram abnormal, grand mal convulsion. OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: 17 MG/KG/DAY. Patient recovered.
Drug Information: Oxcarbazepine
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(ox car baz' e peen)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| [Posted 01/31/2008] FDA informed healthcare professionals that the Agency has analyzed reports of suicidality (suicidal behavior or ideation) from placebo-controlled clinical studies of eleven drugs used to treat epilepsy as well as psychiatric disorders, and other conditions. In the FDA's analysis, patients receiving antiepileptic drugs had approximately twice the risk of suicidal behavior or ideation (0.43%) compared to patients receiving placebo (0.22%). The increased risk of suicidal behavior and suicidal ideation was observed as early as one week after starting the antiepileptic drug and continued through 24 weeks. The results were generally consistent among the eleven drugs. The relative risk for suicidality was higher in patients with epilepsy compared to patients who were given one of the drugs in the class for psychiatric or other conditions.Healthcare professionals should closely monitor all patients currently taking or starting any antiepileptic drug for notable changes in behavior that could indicate the emergence or worsening of suicidal thoughts or behavior or depression.The drugs included in the analyses include (some of these drugs are also available in generic form): Carbamazepine (marketed as Carbatrol, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR)Felbamate (marketed as Felbatol)Gabapentin (marketed as Neurontin) Lamotrigine (marketed as Lamictal) Levetiracetam (marketed as Keppra) Oxcarbazepine (marketed as Trileptal)Pregabalin (marketed as Lyrica) Tiagabine (marketed as Gabitril)Topiramate (marketed as Topamax) Valproate (marketed as Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakene, Depacon) Zonisamide (marketed as Zonegran) Although the 11 drugs listed above were the ones included in the analysis, FDA expects that the increased risk of suicidality is shared by all antiepileptic drugs and anticipates that the class labeling changes will be applied broadly. For more information visit the FDA website at: http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/safety08.htm#Antiepileptic and http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/antiepilepticsHCP.htm. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Pending revision, the material in this section should be considered in light of more recently available information in the MedWatch notification at the beginning of this monograph.
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat certain types of seizures in people who have epilepsy. Oxcarbazepine is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. It works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain.
How should this medicine be used?
Oxcarbazepine comes as a tablet and a suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken every 12 hours (twice a day). , with or without food. Take oxcarbazepine at around the same times every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take oxcarbazepine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Shake the suspension well right before each use to mix the medication evenly. Use the oral dosing syringe that came with the medication to withdraw the right amount of suspension from the bottle. You can swallow the suspension straight from the syringe, or you can mix it with a small glass of water and swallow the mixture. Wash the syringe with warm water and allow it to dry thoroughly after use.
Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of oxcarbazepine and gradually increase your dose, not more often than once every three days. If you were taking another medication to treat your seizures and are switching to oxcarbazepine, your doctor may gradually decrease your dose of the other medication while increasing your dose of oxcarbazepine. Follow these directions carefully and ask your doctor if you are not sure how much medication you should take.
Oxcarbazepine may help control your seizures but will not cure your condition. Continue to take oxcarbazepine even if you feel well. Do not stop taking oxcarbazepine without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking oxcarbazepine, your seizures may get worse. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.
Other uses for this medicine
Oxcarbazepine is also sometimes used to treat bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder; a disease that causes episodes of depression, episodes of frenzied, abnormal excitement, and other abnormal moods). Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this medication for your condition.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Pending revision, the material in this section should be considered in light of more recently available information in the MedWatch notification at the beginning of this monograph.
Before taking oxcarbazepine:
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to oxcarbazepine, carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol), any other medications, or any of the inactive ingredients in oxcarbazepine tablets or suspension. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the inactive ingredients in oxcarbazepine tablets or suspension.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: amiodarone (Cordarone); amitriptyline (Elavil); calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine (Norvasc), diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac), felodipine (Plendil), isradipine (DynaCirc), nicardipine (Cardene), nifedipine (Procardia), nimodipine (Nimotop), nisoldipine (Sular), and verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan); chlorpromazine (Thorazine);clomipramine (Anafranil);cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan, Neosar); desmopressin (DDAVP, Minirin, Stimate);diazepam (Valium);diuretics ('water pills'); hormonal contraceptives (birth control pills, rings, patches, implants, injections, and intrauterine devices); indapamide (Natrilix); other medications for seizures such as carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol), phenobarbital, phenytoin (Dilantin), and valproic acid (Depakene, Depakote); proton-pump inhibitors such as lansoprazole (Prevacid), omeprazole (Prilosec), and pantoprazole (Protonix); theophylline (Theo-Dur); and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as citalopram (Celexa), duloxetine (Cymbalta), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), and sertraline (Zoloft).Other medications may interact with oxcarbazepine, so be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the medications you are taking, even those that do not appear on this list. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liverdisease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. If you are using hormonal contraceptives , you should know that this type of birth control may not work well when taken with oxcarbazepine. Hormonal contraceptives should not be used as your only method of birth control while you are taking this medication. Talk to your doctor about birth control methods that will work for you. Call your doctor if you miss a period or think you may be pregnant while you are taking oxcarbazepine.
- you should know that this medication may make you drowsy or dizzy, or may cause vision changes. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
- remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this medication.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Before you begin your treatment, talk to your doctor about what you should do if you accidentally miss a dose. Be sure to ask your doctor how long you should wait between taking a missed dose and taking your next scheduled dose of oxcarbazepineDo not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Pending revision, the material in this section should be considered in light of more recently available information in the MedWatch notification at the beginning of this monograph.
Oxcarbazepine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- dizziness
- drowsiness
- vision changes
- double vision
- fast, repeating eye movements that you cannot control
- diarrhea
- constipation
- heartburn
- stomach pain
- loss of appetite
- changes in the way food tastes
- dry mouth
- weight gain
- shaking of a part of the body that you cannot control
- difficulty coordinating movements
- falling down
- slowed movements or thoughts
- speech problems
- forgetfulness
- difficulty concentrating
- nervousness
- mood swings
- back pain
- muscle weakness or sudden tightness
- acne
- toothache
- earache
- hot flushes
- increased sweating
- cold symptoms
- nosebleed
- swelling, redness, irritation, burning, or itching of the vagina
- white vaginal discharge
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of thefollowing symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- Swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- seizures that last longer or happen more often than in the past
- headache
- unusual thirst
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- weakness
- confusion
- decreased alertness
- rash
- bumps or blisters in the mouth, on skin, or genitals
- red or purple-colored blotches or dots on skin
- red, irritated eyes
- itching
- fever
- swollen glands in the neck or under the arms
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
- unusual bruising or bleeding
- bleeding from the rectum or blood in stools
- sore throat, cough, chills, and other signs of infection
- increased , decreased , or painful urination
- joint pain
- chest pain
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach and sight of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any unused suspension 7 weeks after the bottle is first opened and any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What other information should I know?
Pending revision, the material in this section should be considered in light of more recently available information in the MedWatch notification at the beginning of this monograph.
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor may order certain lab tests to check your response to oxcarbazepine.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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