Carbamazepine Extended-Release Capsules (Carbatrol) and Seldane

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.

Terfenadine is no longer on the market in the US. Do not take terfenadine with any other medication.

MONITOR: A single case report has suggested that coadministration of carbamazepine and terfenadine may elevate free carbamazepine levels and clinical toxicity.

MANAGEMENT: If these drugs must be used together, close monitoring for clinical and laboratory evidence of increased carbamazepine effect is indicated. Patients should be advised to report signs of carbamazepine toxicity (nausea, visual disturbances, dizziness, or ataxia) to their physicians. The carbamazepine dosage may require reduction.

Carbamazepine Extended-Release Capsules (Carbatrol)

Generic Name: carbamazepine

Brand name: Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR, Tegretol, Tegretol XR

Synonyms: Carbamazepine, CarBAMazepine

What is Carbamazepine Extended-Release Capsules (Carbatrol)?

Seldane

Generic Name: terfenadine

Brand name: Seldane

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Seldane?