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About OXCARB FC 150MG TABLET

OXCARB FC 150MG TABLET belongs to a group of medicines called anti-convulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder characterized by a sudden rush of electrical activity in the brain leading to seizures, unusual behaviour, and loss of awareness. 

OXCARB FC 150MG TABLET works by reducing the attacks of seizures or epilepsy by decreasing the nerve impulses that cause fits. Thereby helps in controlling seizures.

You are advised to take OXCARB FC 150MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience common side-effects such as dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, headache, nausea, vomiting, double vision, stomach pain, diarrhoea or constipation, and weakness. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Please do not stop taking OXCARB FC 150MG TABLET without consulting your doctor to avoid precipitating seizures. Do not take OXCARB FC 150MG TABLET if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy unless prescribed by the doctor. Avoid taking OXCARB FC 150MG TABLET while breastfeeding as it may cause side-effects in breastfed babies. OXCARB FC 150MG TABLET should not be given to children unless prescribed. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies.

Uses of OXCARB FC 150MG TABLET

Epilepsy

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, or crush the tablet/capsule.Syrup/Suspension/Drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack; shake the pack well before each use.Dispersible tablet: Disperse the tablet in a tablespoon full of boiled and cooled water and consume it.

Medicinal Benefits

OXCARB FC 150MG TABLET belongs to a group of medicines called anti-convulsants or anti-epileptics. OXCARB FC 150MG TABLET is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. OXCARB FC 150MG TABLET works by decreasing the nerve impulses that cause fits and pain thereby controlling seizures. OXCARB FC 150MG TABLET is used alone or in combination to treat and prevent partial seizures in adults. OXCARB FC 150MG TABLET may be used as sole therapy in treating and preventing seizures in children above 4 years or is used in combination in children above 2 years. OXCARB FC 150MG TABLET does not cause dependence or tolerance.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of OXCARB FC 150MG TABLET

  • Dizziness
  • Sleepiness
  • Tiredness
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhoea
  • Constipation
  • Weakness

Drug Warnings

Do not take OXCARB FC 150MG TABLET if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have or had heart problems, kidney and liver problems, if you have low levels of sodium in blood or if you are taking medicines that could lower the levels of sodium in the blood, or if you are using hormonal contraceptives. Do not stop taking OXCARB FC 150MG TABLET without consulting your doctor to avoid precipitating seizures. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Nursing mothers should consult the doctor before using OXCARB FC 150MG TABLET as it may pass into the breast milk and affect the baby. OXCARB FC 150MG TABLET should not be given to children unless prescribed. Avoid consuming alcohol along with OXCARB FC 150MG TABLET as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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OxcarbazepineFurazolidone
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OxcarbazepineIsocarboxazid
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OxcarbazepineFurazolidone
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How does the drug interact with Oxcarb 150 Tablet:
Combining Furazolidone with Oxcarb 150 Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition when your body has too much of a chemical called serotonin), further leading to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxcarb 150 Tablet with Furazolidone is not recommended, as it can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination (seeing or hearing things that do not exist), seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremors, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
OxcarbazepineIsocarboxazid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Oxcarb 150 Tablet:
Combining Oxcarb 150 Tablet with Isocarboxazid can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition when your body has too much of a chemical called serotonin), further leading to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxcarb 150 Tablet with Isocarboxazid is not recommended, as it results in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination (seeing or hearing things that do not exist), seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremors, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
OxcarbazepineTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Oxcarb 150 Tablet:
Combining Tranylcypromine with Oxcarb 150 Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxcarb 150 Tablet with Tranylcypromine is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination(seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
OxcarbazepinePhenelzine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Oxcarb 150 Tablet:
Combining Oxcarb 150 Tablet with Phenelzine can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition when your body has too much of a chemical called serotonin), further leading to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxcarb 150 Tablet with Phenelzine is not recommended, as it results in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination (seeing or hearing things that do not exist), seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremors, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
OxcarbazepineRasagiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Oxcarb 150 Tablet:
Combining Oxcarb 150 Tablet with Rasagiline can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxcarb 150 Tablet with Rasagiline is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience confusion, hallucination(seeing or hearing things that do not exist), seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasms, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
OxcarbazepineRanolazine
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How does the drug interact with Oxcarb 150 Tablet:
When Ranolazine is taken with Oxcarb 150 Tablet, may significantly reduce the blood levels of Ranolazine, which may make the medication ineffective or less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxcarb 150 Tablet with Ranolazine is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
OxcarbazepineLinezolid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Oxcarb 150 Tablet:
When Oxcarb 150 Tablet is taken with Linezolid, it can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition when your body has too much of a chemical called serotonin), further leading to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxcarb 150 Tablet with Linezolid is not recommended, as it results in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination (seeing or hearing things that do not exist), seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremors, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
OxcarbazepineProcarbazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Oxcarb 150 Tablet:
Combining Oxcarb 150 Tablet with Procarbazine can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition when your body has too much of a chemical called serotonin), further leading to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxcarb 150 Tablet with Procarbazine is not recommended as it results in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination (seeing or hearing things that do not exist), seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremors, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
OxcarbazepineSelegiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Oxcarb 150 Tablet:
Co-administration of Oxcarb 150 Tablet can increase the effects of Selegiline on serotonin levels (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Selegiline with Oxcarb 150 Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
OxcarbazepineRilpivirine
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How does the drug interact with Oxcarb 150 Tablet:
When Rilpivirine is taken with Oxcarb 150 Tablet, rilpivirine's blood levels may drop noticeably, potentially decreasing its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rilpivirine with Oxcarb 150 Tablet is not recommended as it results in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A ketogenic diet (low in carbohydrates and high in fats) is recommended for children with epilepsy. This diet helps in utilizing fat instead of glucose for the generation of energy.
  • Atkins's diet (high fat and controlled carbohydrates) is recommended for adolescents and adults.
  • Exercising regularly helps in maintaining weight and improving overall health. 
  • Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Meditation and yoga can help lower stress, decrease pain sensitivity and improves coping skills.
  • Have a seizure response plan, this helps those around you know what to do.
  • Prepare your living area; small changes may help in reducing the risk of physical injury during a seizure.
  • Understand what triggers seizures and try reducing or avoiding them.
  • Please pay attention to overall health as it can help in reducing seizure activity.
  • Install an alarm or emergency device to get assistance during a seizure attack.

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Therapeutic Class

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Epilepsy/Seizures: Seizures, also known as fits or convulsions, is a single occurrence of abnormal electrical activity in the brain, whereas epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. The possible causes of epilepsy include traumatic brain injury, scarring on the brain after a brain injury, high fever, stroke, vascular diseases, lack of oxygen to the brain, brain tumours, and genetic disorders. Symptoms include mood changes, anxiousness, nausea, dizziness, weakness, headache, muscle jerking, spasms, loss of balance, teeth clenching, rapid blinking or eye movements, biting the tongue, confusion, and loss of consciousness.

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