Oxcarbazepine is generally used in treatment of the treatment of seizures.
Side effects
Dizziness
Double vision
Fatigue
Headache
Nausea
Sleepiness
Vomiting
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Oxcarbazepine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Oxcarbazepine is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Oxcarbazepine is belongs to the category of an antiepileptic drug. It prevents seizures (and/or) fits by reducing the excessive & abnormal activity in the nerve cells of the brain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Oxcarbazepine/ Trileptal safe? Oxcarbazepine is safe to use if so it is used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the doctor.
Q. Is Oxcarbazepine a narcotic or opiate or a controlled substance or addictive? Oxcarbazepine is not addictive, hence not a narcotic or a controlled substance. However, it is available only in quantity prescribed by your doctor. It is not an opiate, but a drug that is used to prevent the occurrence of fits
Q. Is Oxcarbazepine like Xanax (alprazolam)? Xanax (alprazolam) is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders, whereas Oxcarbazepine is used to prevent the occurrence of fits
Q. Can I take Oxcarbazepine with Lamictal (lamotrigine) or Aleve (naproxen) or Tylenol (paracetamol) or Advil (ibuprofen) or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or Xanax (alprazolam) or tramadol? Oxcarbazepine can increase the sedative effects of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or Xanax (alprazolam) or tramadol. Also, tramadol has a propensity to induce fits, which can compromise the effect of Oxcarbazepine. Oxcarbazepine and anti-epileptic lamotrigine when used together can increase the risk of side-effects like nausea, somnolence, dizziness and headache. There are no known interactions between Oxcarbazepine and Advil (ibuprofen), Aleve (naproxen) or Tylenol (paracetamol). Always inform your doctor if any of these drugs are required to be taken concomitantly by you
Q. Does Oxcarbazepine get you high? No, Oxcarbazepine does not alter perception, feelings or emotion, and does not get you high
Q. Does Oxcarbazepine cause weight gain? Oxcarbazepine is not known to cause weight changes
Q. Does Oxcarbazepine cause acne or hair loss? Yes, acne and hair loss are common side effects of Oxcarbazepine
Q. Does Oxcarbazepine make you tired? Oxcarbazepine can cause unusual tiredness and weakness
Q. Does Oxcarbazepine help with depression? Oxcarbazepine does not heal depressed mood
Q. Is Oxcarbazepine better than carbamazepine? Oxcarbazepine is chemically related to carbamazepine. Both are used to treat the same type of seizures. Oxcarbazepine is required in higher doses than carbamazepine. However, there is a lesser risk of liver toxicity and interactions with other concomitant drugs with Oxcarbazepine than carbamazepine
Q. Is Oxcarbazepine a benzodiazepine/ MAOI? Oxcarbazepine is neither a benzodiazepine nor a mono-amine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). It is an anti-epileptic, i.e. it is used to treat fits.
Product Details
SKU: PC-26640 Product Description: Zenoxa OD 150 mg Tablet is manufactured by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd Packing: Strip Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.