Epitol and Ethosuximide Solution
Determining the interaction of Epitol and Ethosuximide Solution 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. The mechanism is related to carbamazepine induction of ethosuximide metabolism. The clinical significance of this potential interaction is unknown.
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Generic Name: carbamazepine
Brand name: Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR, Tegretol, Tegretol XR
Synonyms: n.a.
Generic Name: ethosuximide
Brand name: Zarontin
Synonyms: Ethosuximide
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.
- Epitol-Ethosuximide Syrup
- Epitol-Ethotoin
- Epitol-Ethynodiol diacetate and Ethinyl Estradiol
- Epitol-Ethyol
- Epitol-Etidronate
- Epitol-Etidronate Disodium
- Ethosuximide Solution-Epivir
- Ethosuximide Solution-Epivir (Lamivudine Oral Solution)
- Ethosuximide Solution-Epivir (Lamivudine Tablets)
- Ethosuximide Solution-Epivir A/F
- Ethosuximide Solution-Epivir HBV
- Ethosuximide Solution-Epivir-HBV (Lamivudine Oral Solution)