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Carbamazepine
- uses
- mechanism
- dose and half-life
- adverse drug reactions
- counter-indications and drug interactions
- metabolism and excretion
- dependency
Uses
- anticonvulsant; particularly useful in partial seizures
- used as mood stabilizer
Mechanism
- sodium channel active agent
Dose and Half Life
Follow blood levels
Adverse Drug Reactions
- potent inducer of P450 enzymes; auto-inducer and lowering its own level
- will reduce many drugs, including OC
Counter-Indications and Drug Interactions
Metabolism and Excretion
Dependency
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