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Epicare Tablet 100's Substitute

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Composition:

PHENYTOIN-100MG

Uses:

<p>Epicare Tablet 100's is used in the treatment of epilepsy/seizures and trigeminal neuralgia. The detailed uses of Epicare Tablet 100's are as follows:<br/> • Management of Epilepsy/Seizures: Epicare Tablet 100's is primarily used to control various types of seizures in patients with epilepsy, such as complex partial (psychomotor) seizures and tonic-clonic seizures. It helps to reduce the frequency of these seizures.<br/> • Long-term Seizure Management: Epicare Tablet 100's is often used as part of a long-term strategy for managing epilepsy, allowing individuals to maintain better seizure control over time and improve their quality of life.<br/> • Short-term Prevention of Seizures: Epicare Tablet 100's is also used to prevent seizures before/during/after brain surgery, as well as following a traumatic brain injury (head injury).<br/> • Managing Trigeminal Neuralgia: Epicare Tablet 100's may be used to reduce pain episodes in patients with trigeminal neuralgia by stabilizing nerve impulses.<br/></p>

Medicinal Benefits:

Epicare Tablet 100's belongs to the group of anticonvulsant medicines called 'hydantoins' used to treat epilepsy/seizures. Epicare Tablet 100's is also used to control and prevent fits during or after a severe head injury or brain surgery. Epicare Tablet 100's works by controlling the overactivity of the brain cells that cause seizures (fits). Thereby, Epicare Tablet 100's helps in controlling epileptic fits involving spasms of the muscles and jerking. Epicare Tablet 100's may also be used to treat trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve pain). Epicare Tablet 100's slows down the electrical impulses in the nerves and reduces their ability to transmit pain. Thereby treating trigeminal neuralgia.

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Epicare Tablet 100's is used to treat epilepsy/seizures and prevent seizures during/after brain surgery or after traumatic brain injury. Besides this, Epicare Tablet 100's may also be used to treat trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve pain).

Epicare Tablet 100's contains Phenytoin (an anticonvulsant), which helps prevent neurons from working at a very fast speed, thereby preventing the brain cells from firing together rapidly in an uncontrolled way. As a result, Epicare Tablet 100's controls the overactivity of the brain cells that cause seizures. Epicare Tablet 100's slows down the electrical impulses in the nerves and reduces their ability to transmit pain, thereby treating trigeminal neuralgia.

Epicare Tablet 100's can make birth control pills less effective. Talk to your doctor about using non-hormonal contraceptives like condoms and a diaphragm with spermicide to prevent pregnancy.

Please do not stop taking Epicare Tablet 100's without consulting your doctor, as it may cause increased seizures. Continue taking Epicare Tablet 100's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not hesitate to consult your doctor if you experience any difficulties while taking Epicare Tablet 100's.

Yes, Epicare Tablet 100's may cause swelling in the gums. Brush and floss your teeth daily; visit your dentist if you experience this problem regularly.

Epicare Tablet 100's may affect the breakdown of the blood sugar/glucose and may prevent the release of insulin, thereby leading to high blood sugar. So, contact a doctor before using Epicare Tablet 100's if you have diabetes.

A seizure generally lasts from a few seconds to a few minutes, depending on the type of seizure.

Take Epicare Tablet 100's with or without food, as advised by your doctor.

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Epicare Tablet 100's as it may cause increased side effects.

Epicare Tablet 100's may stay in our system (body) for 5 to 6 days on average. This duration is different for each person. In some cases, it may remain for about 9 to 10 days.

Epicare Tablet 100's overdose can be fatal and may cause symptoms such as slurred speech, twitching eye movements, muscle stiffness or weakness, tremors, loss of balance, lightheadedness, fainting, vomiting, nausea, and slow or shallow breathing. Also, it may cause very low blood pressure and even coma. Therefore, do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

Patients with liver disease, particularly if they have a history of developing a liver problem due to Epicare Tablet 100's should avoid taking Epicare Tablet 100's. Additionally, anyone taking Delavirdine (a medicine used in the treatment of HIV infection) should not take Epicare Tablet 100's as it may reduce the effectiveness of Delavirdine against HIV and the virus may also develop resistance to Delavirdine. It is advised to inform your doctor before taking Epicare Tablet 100's if you have any existing heart problem.

You are recommended to consult your doctor before taking Epicare Tablet 100's with ibuprofen or other medicines to avoid drug interactions.

The most common side effects of Epicare Tablet 100's in children are overgrowth of the gums and jerky movements of the eyes (nystagmus). In some children, it causes problems with behaviour or thinking, mood change, loss of energy and slow or clumsy movements. High doses may cause side effects such as vomiting, sleepiness and unsteadiness in the feet and hands. To avoid these, the dose is increased gradually. As soon as the dose is reduced, these side effects disappear.

Epicare Tablet 100's does not cause weight gain. However, on longer term use of a higher dose of Epicare Tablet 100's, weight loss can occur. If you experience weight gain after taking Epicare Tablet 100's, please consult your doctor.

Epicare Tablet 100's can make you feel sleepy as a side effect. However, if you feel extremely sleepy after taking Epicare Tablet 100's, especially in the first few weeks of treatment or after a dose increase, please consult your doctor.

The common side effects of Epicare Tablet 100's include weakness, drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, restlessness, slurred speech, constipation, loss of coordination, and abnormal eye movement. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.