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Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's

Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's

Prescription drug
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

About Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's

Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called anti-convulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder characterized by a sudden rush of electrical activity in the brain leading to seizures, unusual behaviour, and loss of awareness. 

Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's works by reducing the attacks of seizures or epilepsy by decreasing the nerve impulses that cause fits. Thereby helps in controlling seizures.

You are advised to take Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience common side-effects such as dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, headache, nausea, vomiting, double vision, stomach pain, diarrhoea or constipation, and weakness. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Please do not stop taking Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor to avoid precipitating seizures. Do not take Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy unless prescribed by the doctor. Avoid taking Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's while breastfeeding as it may cause side-effects in breastfed babies. Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's should not be given to children unless prescribed. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies.

Uses of Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's

Treatment of Epilepsy

Medicinal Benefits

Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called anti-convulsants or anti-epileptics. Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's works by decreasing the nerve impulses that cause fits and pain thereby controlling seizures. Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's is used alone or in combination to treat and prevent partial seizures in adults. Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's may be used as sole therapy in treating and preventing seizures in children above 4 years or is used in combination in children above 2 years. Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's does not cause dependence or tolerance.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, or crush the tablet/capsule.Syrup/Suspension/Drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack; shake the pack well before each use.Dispersible tablet: Disperse the tablet in a tablespoon full of boiled and cooled water and consume it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's

  • Dizziness
  • Sleepiness
  • Tiredness
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhoea
  • Constipation
  • Weakness

Drug Warnings

Do not take Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have or had heart problems, kidney and liver problems, if you have low levels of sodium in blood or if you are taking medicines that could lower the levels of sodium in the blood, or if you are using hormonal contraceptives. Do not stop taking Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor to avoid precipitating seizures. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Nursing mothers should consult the doctor before using Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's as it may pass into the breast milk and affect the baby. Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's should not be given to children unless prescribed. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's may have interaction with antipsychotic (aripiprazole, lurasidone, quetiapine), sedative (zolpidem), anti-depressant (duloxetine, escitalopram, pregabalin, fluoxetine, trazodone, sertraline), antibiotics (erythromycin), pain killer (hydrocodone, methadone), anti-convulsant (lamotrigine, topiramate), antacid (esomeprazole), anti-anxiety (alprazolam), an antihistamine (cetirizine).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have depression, liver disease, kidney dysfunction, suicidal tendency, irregular heartbeat, thyroid dysfunction, hyponatremia (low levels of sodium in the blood), or blood disorders.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ARIPIPRAZOLE
  • QUETIAPINE
  • LURASIDONE
  • ZOLPIDEM
  • DULOXETINE
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • PREGABALIN
  • FLUOXETINE
  • TRAZODONE
  • SERTRALINE
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • HYDROCODONE
  • METHADONE
  • LAMOTRIGINE
  • TOPIRAMATE
  • ESOMEPRAZOLE
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • CETIRIZINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A ketogenic diet (low in carbohydrates and high in fats) is recommended for children with epilepsy. This diet helps in utilizing fat instead of glucose for the generation of energy.
  • Atkins's diet (high fat and controlled carbohydrates) is recommended for adolescents and adults.
  • Exercising regularly helps in maintaining weight and improving overall health. 
  • Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Meditation and yoga can help lower stress, decrease pain sensitivity and improves coping skills.
  • Have a seizure response plan, this helps those around you know what to do.
  • Prepare your living area; small changes may help in reducing the risk of physical injury during a seizure.
  • Understand what triggers seizures and try reducing or avoiding them.
  • Please pay attention to overall health as it can help in reducing seizure activity.
  • Install an alarm or emergency device to get assistance during a seizure attack.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Epilepsy/Seizures: Seizures, also known as fits or convulsions, is a single occurrence of abnormal electrical activity in the brain, whereas epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. The possible causes of epilepsy include traumatic brain injury, scarring on the brain after a brain injury, high fever, stroke, vascular diseases, lack of oxygen to the brain, brain tumours, and genetic disorders. Symptoms include mood changes, anxiousness, nausea, dizziness, weakness, headache, muscle jerking, spasms, loss of balance, teeth clenching, rapid blinking or eye movements, biting the tongue, confusion, and loss of consciousness.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's as it may increase dizziness and sleepiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk and could lead to side-effects in breastfed babies.

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Driving

Unsafe

Avoid driving as Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness, sleepiness and tiredness.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's can be given to children aged above 6years if prescribed by the doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
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FAQs

Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's works by decreasing the nerve impulses that cause fits (seizures episodes) in the brain. Thereby helps in controlling seizures.
Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's causes dizziness, sleepiness and tiredness. So, drive only if you are alert and omit driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or sleepy.
Do not discontinue Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually to avoid precipitating seizures.
Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's may cause weight gain, so try to maintain a healthy weight (BMI between 18.5-24.9) by following a healthy diet and exercising regularly.
Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's may cause agitation or mood changes. Talk to your doctor if you experience any changes in mood, behaviour, or emotions while taking Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's.
Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's may cause low sodium levels in the blood. This could lead to confusion, reduced concentration, vision problems, nausea, vomiting or worsening of seizures. Regular monitoring of sodium levels is advised while taking Oxcarb-450 Tablet 10's.

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