It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Eslicar. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Eslicar may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Eslicar is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Eslicar should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched.
UNSAFE
Eslicar may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Eslicar should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Eslicar may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Eslicar is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
CAUTION
Eslicar should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Eslicar may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Eslicar is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Eslicar 400mg Tablet
Introduction
Eslicar is a prescription medicine used to treat epilepsy (seizures). It helps to decrease the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells and calms the brain.
Eslicar may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time, each day. ... Show more
Uses of Eslicar
Epilepsy/Seizures
Side effects of Eslicar
Common
Sleepiness
Blurred vision
Nausea
Headache
Vomiting
Double vision
Fatigue
Balance disorder (loss of balance)
Diarrhea
Impaired coordination
Vertigo
Decreased appetite
Decreased sodium level in blood
Dizziness
How to use Eslicar
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Eslicar may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Eslicar works
Eslicar is an anti epileptic medication. It works by blocking the voltage gated sodium channels that stabilizes the hyperexcited nerve cells in the brain. In this way, it treats seizures or fits.
What if you forget to take Eslicar?
If you miss a dose of Eslicar, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
It may cause a reduction in blood sodium level (hyponatremia). Your doctor may monitor your blood sodium level regularly.
Inform your doctor if you notice skin reaction such as rash, skin peeling, and itching while using this medicine.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.
Brief Description
Indication
Partial-onset seizures
Administration
May take with or without food
Adult Dose
Partial-Onset Seizures
Indicated for partial-onset seizures as monotherapy or adjunctive therapy
Initial
400 mg PO qDay
For some patients, treat ... Show more
Child Dose
<18 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment
Moderate-to-severe (CrCl <50 mL/min): Reduce the initial, titration, and maintenance doses by 50%; may adjust titration and maintena ... Show more
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to the active substance, to other carboxamide derivatives (e.g. carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine) or to any of the excipients. Second or ... Show more
Mode of Action
Antiepileptic drug; eslicarbazepine acetate is a prodrug that is activated to eslicarbazepine (S-licarbazepine), the major active metabolite of oxcarb ... Show more
Precaution
Suicidal ideation
Suicidal ideation and behaviour have been reported in patients treated with anti-epileptic active substances in several indications ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Dizziness (20-28%),Somnolence (11-18%),Nausea (10-16%),Headache (13-15%),Diplopia (9-11%)
1-10%
Vomiting (6-10%),Fatigue (4-7%),Blurred visi ... Show more
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy
Limited available data with eslicarbazepine acetate use in pregnant women are insufficient to inform a drug-associated risk of adverse deve ... Show more
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