Introduction of Carbox OD Tablet
Carbox OD 150 mg Tablet is an anti-epileptic medicine. It is used to treat and prevent seizures associated with epilepsy. It is important to not stop taking this medicine abruptly without consulting your doctor as it may increase the occurrence of fits.
Uses of Carbox OD Tablet
Epilepsy/Seizures
Carbox OD Tablet side effects
Common
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Double vision
Fatigue
Dizziness
Coordination impaired
Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
Tremor
Abnormal vision
Altered walking
Sleepiness
How to use Carbox OD Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Carbox OD 150 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Carbox OD Tablet works
Carbox OD 150 mg Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Carbox OD Tablet related warnings
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Carbox OD 150 mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Carbox OD 150 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Carbox OD 150 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Baby should be monitored for excessive sleepiness and weight gain.
Driving
UNSAFE
Carbox OD 150 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Carbox OD 150 mg Tablet may make you feel sleepy or dizzy, or may cause blurred vision, lack of muscle coordination, especially when starting treatment or increasing the dose. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Carbox OD 150 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Carbox OD 150 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Carbox OD 150 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Carbox OD 150 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
What if you miss a dose of Carbox OD Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Carbox OD 150 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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