Leaflet EXALIEF 600mg tablets
Indicated for: epilepsy
Route of administration: oral
Substance: eslicarbazepine (antiepileptic)
ATC: N03AF04 (Nervous system | Antiepileptics | Carboxamide derivatives)
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
Dose adjustment may be needed in liver disease.
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Seek medical help if suicidal thoughts or major behavior changes occur.
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Eslicarbazepine is a medication used for the treatment of focal epileptic seizures, with or without secondary generalization, in adults and children aged 6 years and older. It is an antiepileptic drug that works by blocking voltage-gated sodium channels, reducing neuronal excitability.
The medication is taken orally, usually once daily, as directed by a doctor. The dosage is adjusted based on the patient's response and tolerance to treatment.
Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, headache, and fatigue. In rare cases, more severe adverse effects such as severe skin rashes or liver function impairment may occur.
Eslicarbazepine is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women unless the benefits outweigh the risks. Patients should inform their doctor about all medications they are taking to avoid drug interactions.
General data about EXALIEF 600mg
- Substance: eslicarbazepine
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-07-2013
- Product code: W54457001
- Concentration: 600mg
- Pharmaceutical form: tablets
- Quantity: 30
- Product type: Original
- Prescription status: P-RF - Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Concentrations available for eslicarbazepine
- 400mg
- 600mg
- 800mg