Carbamazepine Extended-Release Capsules (Carbatrol) and Methsuximide
Determining the interaction of Carbamazepine Extended-Release Capsules (Carbatrol) and Methsuximide and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:Carbamazepine may decrease serum levels of ethosuximide. Because of the similarity of ethosuximide and other succinimides such as methsuximide, close observation for altered methsuximide effect is indicated if methsuximide and carbamazepine must be used together.
- Warren JW Jr, Benmaman JD, Wannamaker BB, Levy RH "Kinetics of a carbamazepine-ethosuximide interaction." Clin Pharmacol Ther 28 (1980): 646-51
Generic Name: carbamazepine
Brand name: Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR, Tegretol, Tegretol XR
Synonyms: Carbamazepine, CarBAMazepine
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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