Generic name: carbamazepine (oral route) [ kar-ba-MAZ-e-peen ]
Drug class:Dibenzazepine anticonvulsants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 1, 2022.
Serious and sometimes fatal dermatologic reactions (including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis) have been reported, especially in patients with the inherited allelic variant HLA-B*1502. Screen genetically at-risk patients prior to receiving carbamazepine. Do not start carbamazepine in patients who test positive for the allele unless the benefit clearly outweighs the risk. Discontinue if you suspect that the patient has a serious dermatologic reaction. Aplastic anemia and agranulocytosis have also been reported. Obtain pretreatment hematological testing and periodically monitor CBC. Consider drug discontinuation if significant bone marrow depression develops .
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Carbatrol
- Epitol
- Equetro
- TEGretol
- TEGretol-XR
In Canada
- APO-carBAMazepine
- APO-carBAMazepine CR
- Dom-carBAMazepine CR
- Gen-carBAMazepine CR
- Mazepine
- Mylan-carBAMazepine CR
- NU-carBAMazepine
- Sandoz-carBAMazepine
- Sandoz-carBAMazepine CR
- Taro-carBAMazepine
- TEGretol CR
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet, Chewable
- Capsule, Extended Release
- Tablet
- Tablet, Extended Release
- Suspension
Therapeutic Class: Anticonvulsant
Chemical Class: Dibenzazepine Carboxamide
Uses for Gen-carBAMazepine CR
Carbamazepine is used to treat certain types of seizures (epilepsy). It is also used to relieve pain due to trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux) and in the treatment of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). Carbamazepine works in the brain and nervous system to control seizures, pain, and bipolar disorder. This medicine is an anticonvulsant.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
