Description
Xbaren 150 Tablet SR is an anticonvulsant medication used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures). While it does not cure epilepsy, it helps control and prevent seizures as long as it is taken regularly. The tablet may be used alone or with other medications, depending on your doctor’s prescription.
Salt Composition
Oxcarbazepine (150mg)
How to Use
Take Xbaren 150 Tablet SR exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush, or break it. You can take this medicine with or without food, but it is advised to take it at the same time every day. It may take a few weeks for the medicine to show its full effect. Do not suddenly stop taking the medicine as this could trigger seizures.
Uses/Benefits
Xbaren 150 Tablet SR is primarily used to treat epilepsy and control seizures. It works by decreasing the abnormal nerve activity in the brain, helping to prevent seizures. By controlling seizure frequency, it helps individuals lead a more confident and active life, reducing symptoms like confusion, jerking movements, loss of awareness, and anxiety.
Side Effects
Common side effects may include headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, involuntary eye movements (nystagmus), tremors, vertigo, drowsiness, difficulty with voluntary movements, abnormal gait, visual disturbances, and changes in sodium levels in the blood. These side effects often improve as your body adjusts to the medication, but consult your doctor if they persist or cause concern.
Restrictions
- Alcohol: Unsafe. Alcohol consumption may increase drowsiness when combined with Xbaren 150 Tablet SR.
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Xbaren 150 Tablet SR may be unsafe during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing baby.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor. The drug may pass into breast milk and affect the baby, leading to excessive sleepiness or weight gain.
- Driving: Unsafe. Xbaren 150 Tablet SR can cause sleepiness, dizziness, or blurred vision, which may impair your ability to drive or operate machinery.
- Kidney: Caution. Use with caution if you have kidney disease, as dose adjustments may be required.
- Liver: Caution. Use with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustments may be needed, though no changes are necessary for mild to moderate liver disease.
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