Carbamazepine-Teva

Carbamazepine-Teva: Anticonvulsant from Israel

Carbamazepine-Teva is an anticonvulsant belonging to the group of iminostilbenes. It is produced by the Israeli company Teva Pharmaceutical Enterprises Ltd. and has the international name "Carbamazepine". This drug is widely used in the treatment of various conditions and has several synonyms, including Actinerval, Apo-Carbamazepine, Gen-Karpaz, Zagretol, Zeptol, Carbadak, Carbalepsin retard, Carbamazepine, Carbamazepine Nycomed, Carbamazepine Rivo, Carbamazepine-Acri, Carbamazepine-Pharmacia-AD , Karbapin, Karbasan, Karbasan retard, Karbatol, Karzepin-200 and Maze. The dosage form of the drug is tablets with a dosage of 200 mg, and its active substance is carbamazepine.

Carbamazepine-Teva is used for the treatment of epilepsy (with the exception of petit mal), manic states, prevention of manic-depressive disorders, alcohol withdrawal, trigeminal and glossopharyngeal neuralgia, as well as diabetic neuropathy. However, there are some contraindications to its use, such as hypersensitivity, atrioventricular block, a history of myelosuppression or acute porphyria, and pregnancy in the first trimester.

Like any medicine, Carbamazepine-Teva may have side effects. Some of them include dizziness, headache, hallucinations, agitation, depression, aggressive behavior, activation of psychosis, 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 hypersensitivity reactions and allergic reactions.

It is important to note that this information is current as of my last update in September 2021. It is recommended to consult relevant sources and consult with a medical specialist to obtain accurate and up-to-date information about the drug Carbamazepine-Teva, including instructions for use, dosage, contraindications and side effects.