Mezapin 400mg Tablet XR
La Pharmaceuticals

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In-stock 10 tablet xr in 1 strip
33.46

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Seizures Trigeminal neuralgia Mania

COMPOSITION:
Carbamazepine (400mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Mezapin 400mg Tablet XR may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Mezapin 400mg Tablet XR 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

Mezapin 400mg Tablet XR 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.Mezapin 400mg Tablet XR 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

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

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

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

Carbamazepine   400mg

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

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

How Mezapin Tablet XR works
Mezapin 400mg Tablet XR 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 Mezapin /Tegretol / Zeptol safe?
Mezapin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

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

Q. Is Mezapin 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 Mezapin an antidepressant/ MAOI/ benzodiazepine?
Mezapin 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 Mezapin cause weight loss or weight gain/ hyponatremia/ help anxiety/depression/ gingival hyperplasia make you tired/ cause high blood pressure?
Mezapin 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.