Oxcarb 150 mg Tablet

Oxcarb 150 mg Tablet is a prescription anti-epileptic medicine that contains 150 mg of oxcarbazepine in each tablet. It is used to help control certain types of seizures in people with epilepsy. As an anticonvulsant, Oxcarb 150 mg Tablet works as part of a long-term treatment plan to reduce seizure frequency.

How it works: Oxcarbazepine helps calm overactive electrical signals in the brain that can trigger seizures. In tablet form, Oxcarb 150 mg Tablet provides a measured 150 mg dose that your doctor can combine with other strengths to reach the right total daily amount.

Oxcarb 150 mg Tablet is a lower-strength tablet in the Oxcarb range, which also includes Oxcarb 300 mg Tablet and Oxcarb 600 mg Tablet. This 150 mg strength may be chosen when a doctor wants smaller dose adjustments, especially when starting treatment, increasing slowly, or tailoring the dose more carefully for a child or an adult who needs a lower amount.

• Adjunctive treatment of partial-onset seizures
• Monotherapy for partial-onset seizures in adults
• Seizure control in epilepsy when a lower tablet strength is needed
• Dose titration using smaller increments

• Swallow Oxcarb 150 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same times each day to keep a steady level in your body.
• It can usually be taken with or without food; taking it with food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• If your doctor prescribes more than one tablet per dose, take the tablets together as directed to match the exact prescribed amount.
• Do not stop taking Oxcarb 150 mg Tablet suddenly, because seizures may become worse.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Oxcarb 150 mg Tablet supplies 150 mg of oxcarbazepine, so the total daily dose is usually built from one or more tablets. The medicine may be taken once daily or divided into two doses depending on the treatment plan, and the maximum daily dose depends on the person and the doctor’s instructions rather than the tablet alone. Your prescriber decides the exact dose for this 150 mg strength based on age, response, and side effects.

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

Common side effects of Oxcarbazepine may include:

• dizziness
• sleepiness
• headache
• nausea
• blurred or double vision
• unsteady walking or coordination problems
• fatigue

• This is a prescription seizure medicine and should be used only under medical supervision.
• Oxcarb 150 mg Tablet can cause drowsiness or dizziness, so be careful driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Drink alcohol cautiously or avoid it, because alcohol can increase sleepiness and dizziness.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, liver disease, heart disease, or a history of low sodium.
• Do not stop the tablet suddenly without medical advice, even if you feel well.
• Watch for mood changes, unusual thoughts, or worsening seizures and report them promptly.
• If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, discuss risks and benefits with your doctor before use.

• Alcohol and other medicines that cause drowsiness, such as opioids, sleeping pills, or some anxiety medicines
• Other anti-seizure medicines, which may require dose adjustment
• Medicines that can lower sodium, such as some diuretics and antidepressants
• Hormonal birth control, because oxcarbazepine can reduce its effectiveness
• Certain medicines metabolized by the liver, which may have changed blood levels

Store Oxcarb 150 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.