Zeptol CR 200 Mg
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SKU | CMS904 |
USA Brand Name | Tegretol CR |
Strength | 200mg |
Generic Name | Carbamazepine |
Manufacturer | Sun Pharma Laboratories, India |
Zeptol CR 200 Mg (Carbamazepine)
What Is The Generic Name For Zeptol CR 200 Mg?
Carbamazepine is the generic version for Zeptol CR 200 mg
Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Zeptol CR 200 Mg (Carbamazepine)?
Tegretol CR
About Zeptol CR 200 Mg (Carbamazepine):
Zeptol CR 200 mg is a Controlled release tablet containing an active ingredient, Carbamazepine which is used in the treatment of Seizures. You can find at all the drugstores, leading pharmacy, and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.
Manufacturer:
Sun Pharma (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Zeptol CR 200 mg.
Strength:
Zeptol CR 200 mg contains an active ingredient, Carbamazepine, 200 mg which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.
What Are The Uses Of The Zeptol CR 200 Mg (Carbamazepine)?
Zeptol CR 200 mg is used in the treatment of:
Epilepsy/Seizures
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Mania
How Zeptol CR 200 Mg (Carbamazepine) Works?
Zeptol CR 200 mg has an active ingredient, Carbamazepine, an antiepileptic/anticonvulsant drug. It basically controls seizures/fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Before You Use Zeptol CR 200 Mg (Carbamazepine):
Make sure that:
You are not allergic to Carbamazepine
You do not take alcohol
Your doctor knows about your Surgeries, Diseases, Pre-existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)
What Should You Avoid While Taking Zeptol CR 200 Mg (Carbamazepine)?
You should avoid taking alcohol
You should avoid Driving or Machine Operating Jobs
You should strictly avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions
When Not To Use Zeptol CR 200 Mg (Carbamazepine)?
You should avoid Zeptol CR 200 mg if you:
Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it
Have Skin Allergies
Mood Disorders
Have Liver/Kidney Impairment
Are Pregnant/Conceiving
Have any other serious condition which can be worsened by intake of Carbamazepine
You should always consult your doctor for suitable and effective treatment
Tell Your Doctor If You:
Have Allergy to it
Have Low Blood Cell Counts
Have Low Sodium Levels
Have Skin Allergies
Have Mood Disorders
Have any Heart Disease
Have any Kidney/Liver Disease
Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs
Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive
Are Breastfeeding
Are having other Diseases, Drugs or Therapies.
Dosage:
Zeptol CR 200 mg contains an active ingredient, Carbamazepine, which is used in the treatment of Seizures and available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. You should always consult your doctor for the duration of dosage as age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.
Adults are advised to take Zeptol CR 200 mg at a fixed time, with or without the meal. Do not consume larger or smaller amounts than Prescribed.
How Much Of The Zeptol CR 200 Mg (Carbamazepine) to Be Used?
Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Zeptol CR 200 mg.
How To Take The Zeptol CR 200 Mg (Carbamazepine)?
Zeptol CR 200 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. You must swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Do not chew or crush it. It is better to take it with or without food.
For How Long Should You Continue Using Zeptol CR 200 Mg (Carbamazepine)?
You are always advised to take Zeptol CR 200 mg as prescribed by your doctor. You are not advised to take it in a large amount or for a longer time than recommended.
Overdose?
Contact your physician immediately if you are suspecting an Overdose
Missed Dose?
A missed dose of Zeptol CR 200 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Just skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.
What Are The Side Effects Of The Zeptol CR 200 Mg (Carbamazepine)?
Blurred Vision
Diarrhea
Nausea/Vomiting
Stiffness of Limbs
Headache
Drowsiness
Frequent Urination
Weight Gain
Yellow Colored Eyes or Skin
Dry Mouth
Increased Sweating
Skin Rash
What Are The Common Drug Interactions?
Few medicines have been reported to interact with Zeptol CR 200mg which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:
Diltiazem
Azole Antifungal Agents
Ethinyl Estradiol
It interacts with few diseased conditions like:
Liver Disease
Depression
Warning And Precaution:
Zeptol CR 200 mg should be used very cautiously in:
Impaired Liver/Renal Function
Hypersensitivity
Mood Disorders like Depression or Suicidal Thoughts
Blood Cell Counts
Bone Marrow Suppression
Low Sodium Levels
Withdrawal Symptoms like Tremors, Anxiety, etc.
Skin Reactions like Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Pregnant and Breastfeeding women
Always consult your doctor to get the best possible treatment and dosage adjustment in the above conditions.
Things To Remember:
Keep monitoring and maintaining your Sodium Levels and Blood Cell Counts
You should not use this medicine if you are suffering from Impaired Liver Function and Low Blood Cell Count.
Keep the medicine away from Children
Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding the dose, time, and strength of the Tablet
Indications:
Do not stop Zeptol CR 200 mg abruptly or do not take it for longer than recommended by your physician
Storage:
Store the Zeptol CR 200mg at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and not damaged.