Carbamazepine Nycomed

Carbamazepine Nycomed: use, side effects and interactions with other drugs

Carbamazepine Nycomed is an anticonvulsant that is used for the treatment of epilepsy, manic states, prevention of manic-depressive disorders, alcohol withdrawal, trigeminal and glossopharyngeal neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy. This drug is manufactured by Nycomed Denmark A/S in Denmark.

The main active ingredient of Carbamazepine is carbamazepine. This drug is available in tablets of 100 mg and 200 mg each.

Like any medicine, Carbamazepine Nycomed may cause side effects. Among them are dizziness, headache, hallucinations, agitation, depression, aggressive behavior, activation of psychosis, diplopia, accommodation disturbances, lens opacification, nystagmus, conjunctivitis, tinnitus, changes in taste, speech disorders, abnormal involuntary movements, peripheral neuritis, paresthesia , muscle weakness and symptoms of paresis, atrioventricular block, congestive heart failure, hyper- or hypotension, thromboembolism, increased levels of liver enzymes, jaundice, hepatitis, renal dysfunction, interstitial nephritis, nausea, vomiting, osteomalacia, sexual dysfunction, hyponatremia, moderate leukopenia , thrombocytopenia, hematopoietic disorders, multiorgan delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions, exfoliative dermatitis, lupus-like syndrome, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Lyell syndrome, anaphylactic reactions.

In addition, Carbamazepine Nycomed may interact with other medicines. For example, it is incompatible with MAO inhibitors, increases the hepatotoxicity of isoniazid, reduces the effects of anticoagulants, anticonvulsants (hydantoin derivatives or succinimides), barbiturates, clonazepam, primidone, valproic acid. Phenothiazines, pimozide, thioxanthenes increase central nervous system depression; cimetidine, clarithromycin, diltiazem, verapamil, erythromycin, propoxyphene increase the risk of toxic effects (reduce metabolism). Reduces the effectiveness of contraceptives, which can lead to unwanted pregnancy.

Before starting to take Carbamazepine Nycomed, you should consult a doctor who will conduct the necessary examination and determine the appropriate dose of the drug. It is also important to monitor for possible side effects and take measures to eliminate them. It is not recommended to change the dose on your own or stop taking Carbamazepine Nycomed without first consulting your doctor.