Oxcarbazepine
Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) is an anticonvulsant medication primarily prescribed to treat epilepsy and seizure disorders. It is also used as a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder and works by reducing abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Trileptal is an anticonvulsant used to control seizures and as a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 261680
- Generic
- Trileptal
- Class
- brand-name
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- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Trileptal is FDA-approved for treating partial seizures in adults and children with epilepsy. It is also prescribed off-label as a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder and may be used for neuropathic pain conditions.
Trileptal works by blocking voltage-gated sodium channels, which reduces the firing of neurons that cause seizures. This stabilizes electrical activity in the brain and prevents the spread of seizure activity.
Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, and headache. Trileptal can cause hyponatremia (low sodium levels), so periodic blood tests may be needed. Do not stop taking this medication abruptly, as this can increase seizure risk. Inform your doctor of all current medications, as Trileptal can interact with many drugs including oral contraceptives and other anticonvulsants.
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