Cariv 200 mg Tablet

Cariv 200 mg Tablet is an oral tablet that contains 200 mg of carbamazepine in each tablet. It belongs to the anti-convulsant (antiseizure) medicine class and is used to help control certain seizure disorders. Depending on the prescriber’s plan, Cariv 200 mg Tablet may also be used for some nerve pain conditions and certain mood-related conditions. Because it is a prescription medicine, it should be used exactly as directed by a healthcare professional.

How it works: Carbamazepine helps calm overactive nerve signals in the brain by stabilizing sodium channels, which can reduce the spread of seizure activity. As a tablet, Cariv 200 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract to deliver this effect systemically.

Cariv 200 mg Tablet is a full-strength tablet used when a doctor wants a specific 200 mg dose that can be taken and adjusted in a stepwise way. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand here, this tablet is the product’s standard dosing unit and may be chosen for patients who need an adult-sized, immediately usable oral dose rather than a lower or divided strength.

• Control of certain seizure types
• Nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia) when prescribed
• Adjunct treatment for some seizure disorders
• Other uses only when specifically prescribed by a clinician

• Swallow Cariv 200 mg Tablet with a full glass of water.
• Take it at the same time(s) each day to keep levels steady.
• You may take it with food if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet unless your prescriber or pharmacist says it is okay.
• If your doctor changes the dose, follow the new schedule exactly and do not stop suddenly.
• If you miss a dose, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Cariv 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of carbamazepine per tablet. The doctor decides how many tablets you need and how often to take them; carbamazepine is often taken multiple times per day, and the total daily amount is adjusted carefully based on the condition being treated and your response. Do not take more than prescribed, because the exact maximum daily dose depends on the individual treatment plan.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Carbamazepine may include:

• Drowsiness or sleepiness
• Dizziness or unsteadiness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Blurred or double vision
• Headache
• These effects can be more noticeable when starting Cariv 200 mg Tablet or after a dose increase

• Cariv 200 mg Tablet can cause drowsiness, so do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid alcohol unless your doctor says it is safe, because alcohol can worsen dizziness and sleepiness.
• Tell your prescriber if you have liver disease, kidney disease, heart rhythm problems, or a history of blood disorders.
• This medicine can interact with many other prescription drugs and may change how they work.
• Do not stop taking carbamazepine suddenly unless your doctor tells you to do so, because seizures may worsen.
• Report any rash right away, since carbamazepine can rarely cause serious skin reactions.
• Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, because special monitoring may be needed.

• Other seizure medicines
• Alcohol and other medicines that cause sleepiness
• Certain antibiotics and antifungals
• Some antidepressants and antipsychotics
• Blood thinners and birth control pills

Store Cariv 200 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.