carbamazepine(Tegretol, Tegretol XR, Carbatrol)
Antiepileptic (Na+ channel blocker)
Pronunciation
/kɑːrbəˈmæzəpiːn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- carbamazepine
- Brand names
- Tegretol, Tegretol XR, Carbatrol, Equetro
- Therapeutic class
- Antiepileptic (Na+ channel blocker)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take with food to reduce GI upset.
- Swallow XR tablets whole; do not crush.
- Report fever, sore throat, rash, easy bruising immediately.
- Avoid grapefruit juice.
- HLA-B*1502 testing recommended in Asian patients before starting.
Sources
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