Carbamazepine -pharmacokinetics,uses,adverse effects
CARBAMAZIPINE
- Its pharmacological action similar to phenytoin
- Therapeutic effect in mood disorder and has anti diuretic action
USE'S:
- Trigeminal neuralgia
PHARMCOKINERTICS :
- ABSORPTON-Oral -slow
- DISTRIBUTION-75%plasma bound
- METABOLISM-liver
- EXCRETION-urine
ADVERSE EFFECTS :
- Dizziness
- Sedation
- Vomiting
- Rash
INTERACTION:
- Decreased efficacy of oral contraceptive
Important note : Its important to recognize and manage phenytoin induced gum hypertrophy.
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