CARBAMAZEPINE (EQUETRO) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

CARBAMAZEPINE

What is the Trade Name for CARBAMAZEPINE?

EQUETRO

What are the Indications for CARBAMAZEPINE?

• 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE EQUETRO is: A mood stabilizer indicated for the treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder ( 1.1 ) Indicated for the treatment of the pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia ( 1.2 ) An anti-epileptic drug (AED) indicated for the treatment of partial seizures with complex symptomatology, generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and mixed seizures ( 1.3 ) 1.1 Acute Manic or Mixed Episodes associated with Bipolar I Di sorder EQUETRO is indicated for treatment of patients with acute manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 ) ] . 1.2 Pain of Trigeminal Neuralgia EQUETRO is indicated in the treatment of the pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia. Beneficial results have also been reported in glossopharyngeal neuralgia. This drug is not a simple analgesic and should not be used for the relief of trivial aches or pains. 1.3 Epilepsy EQUETRO is indicated for the treatment of partial seizures with complex symptomatology (e.g., psychomotor, temporal lobe), generalized tonic-clonic seizures (grand mal), and mixed seizure patterns, which include the seizure types listed here or other partial or generalized seizures. Limitations of Usage EQUETRO is not indicated for the treatment of absence seizures (petit mal).Carbamazepine has been associated with increased frequency of generalized convulsions in these patients.

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