Ethosuximide Solution and Tegretol
Determining the interaction of Ethosuximide Solution and Tegretol 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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- Warren JW Jr, Benmaman JD, Wannamaker BB, Levy RH "Kinetics of a carbamazepine-ethosuximide interaction." Clin Pharmacol Ther 28 (1980): 646-51
Generic Name: ethosuximide
Brand name: Zarontin
Synonyms: Ethosuximide
Generic Name: carbamazepine
Brand name: Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR, Tegretol, Tegretol XR
Synonyms: n.a.
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.
- Ethosuximide Solution-Tegretol (Carbamazepine Chewable Tablets)
- Ethosuximide Solution-Tegretol (Carbamazepine Oral Suspension)
- Ethosuximide Solution-Tegretol (Carbamazepine Tablets)
- Ethosuximide Solution-Tegretol XR
- Ethosuximide Solution-Tegrin Medicated
- Ethosuximide Solution-Tegsedi
- Tegretol-Ethosuximide Syrup
- Tegretol-Ethotoin
- Tegretol-Ethynodiol diacetate and Ethinyl Estradiol
- Tegretol-Ethyol
- Tegretol-Etidronate
- Tegretol-Etidronate Disodium