Carbapin

Carbapine: an anticonvulsant for the treatment of various diseases

Carbapine, also known by its international name carbamazepine, is one of the most common anticonvulsants used to treat epilepsy and other neurological diseases. It can also be used for the prevention of manic-depressive disorders, alcohol withdrawal, trigeminal and glossopharyngeal neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy and other conditions.

This is a drug that is produced by Hemofarm D.D. in Yugoslavia and belongs to the pharmaceutical group of iminostilbenes. Carbapine is available in the form of tablets, each containing 200 mg of the active substance carbamazepine.

Although carbapine is effective in treating various diseases, it can cause various side effects. These 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 delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions, exfoliative dermatitis, lupus-like syndrome, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Lyell syndrome, anaphylactic reactions.

Carbapine may also interact with many other medications, so it is important to discuss all medications you are taking with your doctor before starting treatment.

Before starting and during therapy, it is recommended to regularly monitor the patient’s condition and conduct blood and urine tests. In addition, you must follow all doctor's recommendations and not exceed the dosage to avoid possible unwanted effects.

In summary, carbapine is an effective anticonvulsant for the treatment of epilepsy and other neurological diseases, but its use should be limited to doctor's prescription only and under the supervision of a specialist to avoid possible side effects and interactions with other medications.