Zepcar 400mg Tablet CR
Alkem Laboratories Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablet cr in 1 strip
24.77

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Seizures Trigeminal neuralgia Mania

COMPOSITION:
Carbamazepine (400mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Zepcar 400mg Tablet CR may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Zepcar 400mg Tablet CR is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Zepcar 400mg Tablet CR is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Zepcar 400mg Tablet CR can make you feel dizzy or drowsy especially at the start of treatment. If you are affected in this way, or if your eyesight is affected, you should not drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Zepcar 400mg Tablet CR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zepcar 400mg Tablet CR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Zepcar 400mg Tablet CR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zepcar 400mg Tablet CR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Carbamazepine   400mg

Uses of Zepcar Tablet CR
Zepcar 400mg Tablet CR is used in the treatment of seizures, trigeminal neuralgia and mania.

How to use Zepcar Tablet CR
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. Zepcar 400mg Tablet CR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Zepcar Tablet CR works
Zepcar 400mg Tablet CR is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Side Effects:

Common Skin rash, Nausea, Vomiting, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Fatigue, Coordination impaired, Decreased white blood cell count.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Zepcar /Tegretol / Zeptol safe?
Zepcar is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Zepcar a controlled drug/ an opiate?
No. Zepcar is not a controlled drug or an opiate

Q. Is Zepcar an enzyme inducer?
Yes. It is an enzyme inducer. Please check with your doctor if you are taking other medications, which may get altered when taken together

Q. Is Zepcar an antidepressant/ MAOI/ benzodiazepine?
Zepcar is an antidepressant. It is not an MAOI or benzodiazepine

Q. Can I take paracetamol/ Tylenol/ tramadol/ ibuprofen/ Advil/ amoxicillin/ codeine/ Nyquil/naproxen/ oral contraceptives with carbamazepine?
All the above mentioned drugs may interact with carbamazepine. Please consult with your doctor before taking this medication. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required

Q. Does Zepcar cause weight loss or weight gain/ hyponatremia/ help anxiety/depression/ gingival hyperplasia make you tired/ cause high blood pressure?
Zepcar causing the above mentioned side effects are commonly or rarely observed. It is not known to cause gingival hyperplasia and high blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you experience such side effects.