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Drug Information

Drug Generic Name CARBAMAZEPINE
Drug Class TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA
Chapter Central Nervous System

Indications: trigeminal neuralgia, epilepsy. Has no effect on other types of headaches.

Caution, ContraIndications & Side Effects: see carbamazepine under drugs used in psychoses & related disorders.

Dose: 100 mg once or twice daily at start and then gradually increased until the best effect is obtained. Usual maintenance dose is 200 mg 3-4 times daily; max.

1.6 g daily in some patients.

Brand Name
  • Tegretol Tablets 200 mg
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