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==Introduction== | |||
'''Carbamazepine''' is an anticonvulsant medication used primarily in the treatment of epilepsy. It has been used both alone and as add-on therapy for partial seizures with or without secondary generalization. | |||
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==Pronunciation== | ==Pronunciation== | ||
===Oxcarbazepine 600mg=== | ===Oxcarbazepine 600mg=== | ||
[[File:Oxcarbazepine 600mg.mp3]] | [[File:Oxcarbazepine 600mg.mp3]] | ||
==Mechanism of Action== | |||
Anticonvulsant medication. It is a sodium channel blocker. It binds to sodium channels and suppresses repetitive neuronal firing. | |||
==Dosage== | |||
'''1. Epilepsy ''' | |||
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|initially 300 mg twice daily increased according to response in steps of up to 600 mg daily at weekly intervals; usual dose rage 0.6 – 2.4 g daily in divided doses. | |||
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Administration in children | |||
Revision as of 21:34, 5 October 2020
Introduction
Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant medication used primarily in the treatment of epilepsy. It has been used both alone and as add-on therapy for partial seizures with or without secondary generalization.
| Generic Name 藥名 | HA Code 藥物代碼 | Classification藥物分類 |
|---|---|---|
| P1S1S3 |
Pronunciation
Oxcarbazepine 600mg
Mechanism of Action
Anticonvulsant medication. It is a sodium channel blocker. It binds to sodium channels and suppresses repetitive neuronal firing.
Dosage
1. Epilepsy
| Oral | initially 300 mg twice daily increased according to response in steps of up to 600 mg daily at weekly intervals; usual dose rage 0.6 – 2.4 g daily in divided doses. |
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Administration in children
