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PARENTERAL

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Not Returnable

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Therapeutic Class

ANTICONVULSANT

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

307, Gundecha Industrial Complex Premises C S Ltdakurali Road, Kandivali East, Mumbai- 400101
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FAQs

Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml works by controlling overactivity of the brain that causes seizures (fits). Thereby, Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml helps in controlling epileptic fits involving spasms of the muscles and jerking.

Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml can make birth control pills less effective. Talk to your doctor about using non-hormonal contraceptives like condoms and diaphragm with spermicide to prevent pregnancy.

Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml may cause hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels). So, inform your doctor if you have diabetes.

Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml may affect the metabolism of vitamin D, which could cause osteomalacia. Inform your doctor if you have bone problems.

Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml might increase blood sugar levels and decrease blood calcium, folic acid, phosphate, and vitamin D levels. Inform the laboratory staff that you are taking Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml to prevent unpleasant side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Your doctor will prescribe Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while on treatment with Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Driving

Unsafe

Do not drive or operate heavy machinery as Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml can be given to children only when prescribed by the doctor.

About Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml

Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml belongs to the group of medicines called anti-epileptic agents used to treat severe epileptic seizures/fits (status epilepticus). Also, it is used to prevent seizures during or after severe head injury and/or neurosurgery. Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml may also be used to treat certain cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat) caused by certain medicines or in patients who do not respond to conventional anti-arrhythmic medication or cardioversion (a procedure in which low shock is used to restore regular heart rhythm).

Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml contains 'Phenytoin sodium' that works by decreasing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Thereby, Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml helps prevent and treat epileptic seizures. Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml treats cardiac arrhythmia by inhibiting rapid inward sodium current and shortening cardiac action potential.

Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml may cause certain common side-effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, and constipation. 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.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while on treatment with Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery as Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may cause increased dizziness/drowsiness and might affect the concentration of phenytoin sodium in the blood. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Uses of Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml

Epilepsy (fits) and Cardiac arrhythmia.

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Medicinal Benefits

Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml belongs to the group of medicines called anti-epileptic agents used to treat severe epileptic seizures/fits (status epilepticus). Also, it is used to prevent seizures during or after severe head injury and/or neurosurgery. Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml works by decreasing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Thereby, Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml helps prevent and treat epileptic seizures. Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml may also be used to treat certain cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat) caused by certain medicines or in patients who do not respond to conventional anti-arrhythmic medication or cardioversion (a procedure in which low shock is used to restore regular heart rhythm). Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml treats cardiac arrhythmia by inhibiting rapid inward sodium current and shortening cardiac action potential.

Directions for Use

A healthcare professional will administer Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml; do not self-administer it.

Side Effects of Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Constipation
  • Abnormal eye movement
  • Slurred speech
  • Confusion
  • Problems with coordination

Drug Warnings

Do not take Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have decreased heart rate, heart block, low blood pressure, heart failure, diabetes, porphyria (blood disorder), heart rhythm problems, alcohol dependence, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while on treatment with Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery as Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may cause increased dizziness/drowsiness and might affect the concentration of phenytoin sodium in the blood.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml:
Co-administration of Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml and Isavuconazole may significantly reduce the blood levels of Isavuconazole, which may make Isavuconazole less effective in treating your condition.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Isavuconazole with Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml:
Using lurasidone together with Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml may significantly decrease the blood levels of lurasidone.

How to manage the interaction:
Using lurasidone with Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml is not recommended, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. Consult a doctor, if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenytoinVenetoclax
Critical
How does the drug interact with Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml:
Using venetoclax together with Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml may significantly reduce the blood levels of venetoclax leading to decreased effectiveness of venetoclax in treating in your condition.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml with Venetoclax is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml:
Using praziquantel together with Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml may significantly reduce the blood levels of praziquantel leading decreased effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml with Praziquantelcan is not recommended as it cause an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml:
Taking ceritinib with Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml may significantly reduce the blood levels and effectiveness of Ceritinib.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml with Ceritinib is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml:
Using ranolazine together with Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml may significantly reduce the blood levels of ranolazine leading to dreceased effectiveness of ranolazine in treating your condition.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml with Ranolazine is not recommended. They can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, contact a doctor if you experience any symptoms. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenytoinRilpivirine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml:
Using rilpivirine together with Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml may significantly reduce the blood levels of rilpivirine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rilpivirine with Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
PhenytoinCimetidine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml:
Using Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml together with cimetidine may increase the effects of Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml with Cimetidine is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Contact a doctor, if you experience twitching eye movements, slurred speech, loss of balance, tremors, muscle stiffness or weakness, nausea, vomiting, feeling light-headed, fainting, and slow or shallow breathing. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
PhenytoinHydrocodone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml:
Coadministration of Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml and Hydrocodone may lower the levels of Hydrocodone in your blood, which could make it less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml and Hydrocodone together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. Do not exceed the doses or frequency and duration of use prescribed by a doctor. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery.
How does the drug interact with Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml:
Coadministration of Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml and bortezomib can lower the levels of bortezomib, which could decrease its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Bortezomib and Eptocan 100 mg Injection 2 ml together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if your condition worsens. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Special Advise

Consult your doctor immediately if you have suicidal thoughts, such as harming or killing yourself.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

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

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