Karbadak

Carbadac: an anticonvulsant from India

Carbadac, also known by its international name carbamazepine, is an anticonvulsant drug manufactured in India by the pharmaceutical company Kadila Pharmaceuticals. This medicine belongs to the group of iminostilbenes and is used for the treatment of epilepsy, manic states, prevention of manic-depressive disorders, alcohol withdrawal, trigeminal and glossopharyngeal neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy and other neurological diseases.

Carbadac is available in tablet form containing 200 mg of the active substance carbamazepine, which blocks sodium channels in nerve cells and thereby reduces the excitability of the nervous system. However, like any medicine, Carbadac can cause side effects. Among them are dizziness, headache, hallucinations, agitation, depression, aggressive behavior, diplopia, accommodation disturbances, lens opacities, 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's syndrome, anaphylactic reactions.

Carbadac may also interact with other medications. For example, it is incompatible with MAO inhibitors and may enhance the hepatotoxicity of isoniazid. In addition, it reduces the effects of anticoagulants, anticonvulsants, barbiturates, clonazepam, primidone, valproic acid, and may also increase the risk of toxic effects of phenothiazines, pimozide, thioxanthenes, cimetidine, clarithromycin, diltiazem, verapamil, erythromycin. Pregnant women should be careful when using Carbadac. as it can cause congenital abnormalities of the fetus and other pregnancy complications. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while taking Carbadac, as this may increase its side effects.

Before starting to take Karbadac, you should consult a doctor to assess the indications for use, possible risks and side effects, and also determine the optimal dose and duration of treatment. You should never self-medicate or change the dosage without consulting your doctor.

Carbadac is an effective anticonvulsant, but its use should only be done under medical supervision and with a doctor's prescription.