Eslicarbazepine Acetate
About Eslicarbazepine Acetate
Eslicarbazepine Acetate belongs to the class of medications called ‘antiepileptic drugs’ used to treat epilepsy (fits). Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. In epilepsy the brain's electrical rhythms become imbalanced, resulting in recurrent seizures. It can cause changes in your behavior, movements or feelings and levels of consciousness.
Eslicarbazepine Acetate contains ‘Eslicarbazepine acetate’ which is used to treat epilepsy or seizures. It inactivates certain channels in the brain that passes electronic signals. This effect helps to decrease abnormal activity or electrical disturbance in the brain, thereby preventing epilepsy episodes. It reduces the frequency and number of seizure episodes.
You should use this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Eslicarbazepine Acetate may cause side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue and visual disturbances. These side effects usually resolve without requiring treatment. However, if any of these side effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
It is not recommended to take Eslicarbazepine Acetate if you are allergic to its contents or other medicines used to treat epilepsy. Before taking Eslicarbazepine Acetate, inform your doctor if you have heart rhythm disorder, heart failure and primary generalized seizures (seizures that involve both sides of the brain). Some people may also experience suicidal thoughts. Seek medical attention immediately in such cases. Eslicarbazepine Acetate should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Eslicarbazepine Acetate is not recommended for children below six years of age, severe liver diseases, and severe kidney diseases. Eslicarbazepine Acetate may require dose adjustments in elderly people. Do not take alcohol while using Eslicarbazepine Acetate as it may increase the risk of side effects. Eslicarbazepine Acetate may cause dizziness or drowsiness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Uses of Eslicarbazepine Acetate
Medicinal Benefits
Eslicarbazepine Acetate contains ‘Eslicarbazepine acetate’ which is used in the treatment of epilepsy or seizures. It acts by decreasing the electrical disturbance in the brain. It can be given as monotherapy in adults who are newly diagnosed with epilepsy. It can also be used in combination with other antiepileptic drugs in children above 6 years and adults to treat partial-onset seizures (seizures that affect one part of the brain).
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Side Effects of Eslicarbazepine Acetate
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Visual disturbances
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Epilepsy: It is a brain-related problem in which there is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. This sudden, uncontrolled disturbance in nerve cells or electrical activity in the brain, results in recurrent seizures (fits), sometimes leading to an unconscious state. In patients with seizures, the typical brain electrical pattern is disrupted by sudden bursts of electrical impulses that affect an individual's consciousness, movements or sensations. Seizures are of two types: generalized and partial seizures. Generalized seizures affect the entire brain, whereas partial seizures affect only a part of the brain. Seizures can cause uncontrollable muscle twitches and spasms. Stronger seizures may cause people to become confused or unconscious. Possible causes include high fever, trauma, genetic disorder, brain injury or stroke.
FAQs
Eslicarbazepine Acetate contains ‘eslicarbazepine acetate’ which is used to treat epilepsy or seizures. It inactivates certain channels in the brain that passes electronic signals. This effect reduces abnormal activity or electrical disturbance in the brain, thereby reducing the number of seizure episodes.
Eslicarbazepine Acetate is possibly safe when used in patients with diabetes. However, it is essential to inform your doctor that you have diabetes before taking Eslicarbazepine Acetate to avoid unwanted effects.
The common side-effects of Eslicarbazepine Acetate are dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue and visual disturbances. These side-effects usually resolve without requiring treatment. However, if any of these side-effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
Eslicarbazepine Acetate should not be used in patients with heart rhythm disorders, other heart diseases, heart failure or heart attack, severe liver or kidney diseases and primary generalized seizures (seizures that involve both sides of the brain).
Eslicarbazepine Acetate may alter levels of liver enzymes and electrolyte levels, so inform your doctor that you are taking Eslicarbazepine Acetate before undergoing any laboratory tests.
Eslicarbazepine Acetate may rarely cause change in behavior or depression and increase chance of suicidal thoughts, inform your doctor immediately if you face any of these symptoms.
