Eslizepine 400 mg 20 tabs
ايسليزيبين 400مجم 20 قرص
eslicarbazepineFrom the official published price list, updated twice a day. Pharmacies may differ slightly.
Save 134 EGP (39%) with an identical equivalent
Same active ingredient, strength, form and pack size: Eslicarba 400 mg 20 tabs (208 EGP)
The medical information below is guidance and may be incomplete or wrong. Do not change your medicine or dose based on it — ask a pharmacist or doctor.
Uses
Indicated as adjunctive or monotherapy for the treatment of partial-onset (focal) seizures in patients 4 years of age and older. It is the active metabolite form of eslicarbazepine acetate.
Do not use if
Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to eslicarbazepine acetate or oxcarbazepine.
Side effects
Common adverse effects include dizziness, somnolence, diplopia, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Serious reactions include serious dermatologic reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), DRESS, anaphylaxis, hyponatremia, and suicidal ideation.
Warnings
Monitor for suicidal thoughts or behavior. Serious dermatologic reactions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome may require discontinuation. Monitor serum sodium levels due to risk of hyponatremia. May cause CNS depression; avoid driving until effects are known.
How it works
Eslicarbazepine is the primary active metabolite of eslicarbazepine acetate. It exerts anticonvulsant activity primarily through inhibition of voltage-gated sodium channels, stabilizing the inactive state of the channel and reducing repetitive neuronal firing.
Storage
Store at room temperature, 20–25°C (68–77°F). Protect from moisture. Keep out of reach of children.