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Composition :

OXCARBAZEPINE-600MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTICONVULSANT

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Vill+Post- Jagadishpur, Near- Ashirbad Bhavan, P.S.- Liluah, Howrah, West Bengal, India
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FAQs

OXRING OD 600MG TABLET works by decreasing the nerve impulses that cause fits (seizures episodes) in the brain. Thereby helps in controlling seizures.

OXRING OD 600MG TABLET 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 OXRING OD 600MG TABLET without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking OXRING OD 600MG TABLET for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking OXRING OD 600MG TABLET; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually to avoid precipitating seizures.

OXRING OD 600MG TABLET 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.

OXRING OD 600MG TABLET may cause agitation or mood changes. Talk to your doctor if you experience any changes in mood, behaviour, or emotions while taking OXRING OD 600MG TABLET.

OXRING OD 600MG TABLET 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 OXRING OD 600MG TABLET.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking OXRING OD 600MG TABLET 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

OXRING OD 600MG TABLET 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 OXRING OD 600MG TABLET 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

OXRING OD 600MG TABLET can be given to children aged above 6years if prescribed by the doctor.

About OXRING OD 600MG TABLET

OXRING OD 600MG TABLET 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. 

OXRING OD 600MG TABLET 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 OXRING OD 600MG TABLET 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 OXRING OD 600MG TABLET without consulting your doctor to avoid precipitating seizures. Do not take OXRING OD 600MG TABLET if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy unless prescribed by the doctor. Avoid taking OXRING OD 600MG TABLET while breastfeeding as it may cause side-effects in breastfed babies. OXRING OD 600MG TABLET should not be given to children unless prescribed. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies.

Uses of OXRING OD 600MG TABLET

Epilepsy

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Medicinal Benefits

OXRING OD 600MG TABLET belongs to a group of medicines called anti-convulsants or anti-epileptics. OXRING OD 600MG TABLET is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. OXRING OD 600MG TABLET works by decreasing the nerve impulses that cause fits and pain thereby controlling seizures. OXRING OD 600MG TABLET is used alone or in combination to treat and prevent partial seizures in adults. OXRING OD 600MG TABLET 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. OXRING OD 600MG TABLET 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.

Side Effects of OXRING OD 600MG TABLET

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

Drug Warnings

Do not take OXRING OD 600MG TABLET 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 OXRING OD 600MG TABLET 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 OXRING OD 600MG TABLET as it may pass into the breast milk and affect the baby. OXRING OD 600MG TABLET should not be given to children unless prescribed. Avoid consuming alcohol along with OXRING OD 600MG TABLET as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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OxcarbazepineSelegiline
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OxcarbazepineFurazolidone
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OxcarbazepineSelegiline
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How does the drug interact with Oxring OD Tablet:
Co-administration of Oxring OD Tablet can increase the effects of Selegiline on serotonin levels (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Selegiline with Oxring OD Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
OxcarbazepineFurazolidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Oxring OD Tablet:
Combining Furazolidone with Oxring OD Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition when your body has too much of a chemical called serotonin), further leading to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxring OD Tablet with Furazolidone is not recommended, as it can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination (seeing or hearing things that do not exist), seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremors, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
OxcarbazepineIsocarboxazid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Oxring OD Tablet:
Combining Oxring OD Tablet with Isocarboxazid can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition when your body has too much of a chemical called serotonin), further leading to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxring OD Tablet with Isocarboxazid is not recommended, as it results in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination (seeing or hearing things that do not exist), seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremors, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
OxcarbazepinePhenelzine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Oxring OD Tablet:
Combining Oxring OD Tablet with Phenelzine can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition when your body has too much of a chemical called serotonin), further leading to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxring OD Tablet with Phenelzine is not recommended, as it results in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination (seeing or hearing things that do not exist), seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremors, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
OxcarbazepineTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Oxring OD Tablet:
Combining Tranylcypromine with Oxring OD Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxring OD Tablet with Tranylcypromine is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination(seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
OxcarbazepineProcarbazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Oxring OD Tablet:
Combining Oxring OD Tablet with Procarbazine can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition when your body has too much of a chemical called serotonin), further leading to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxring OD Tablet with Procarbazine is not recommended as it results in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination (seeing or hearing things that do not exist), seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremors, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
OxcarbazepineLinezolid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Oxring OD Tablet:
When Oxring OD Tablet is taken with Linezolid, it can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition when your body has too much of a chemical called serotonin), further leading to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxring OD Tablet with Linezolid is not recommended, as it results in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination (seeing or hearing things that do not exist), seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremors, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
OxcarbazepineRanolazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Oxring OD Tablet:
When Ranolazine is taken with Oxring OD Tablet, may significantly reduce the blood levels of Ranolazine, which may make the medication ineffective or less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxring OD Tablet with Ranolazine is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
OxcarbazepineRilpivirine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Oxring OD Tablet:
When Rilpivirine is taken with Oxring OD Tablet, rilpivirine's blood levels may drop noticeably, potentially decreasing its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rilpivirine with Oxring OD Tablet is not recommended as it results in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice
OxcarbazepineRasagiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Oxring OD Tablet:
Combining Oxring OD Tablet with Rasagiline can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxring OD Tablet with Rasagiline is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience confusion, hallucination(seeing or hearing things that do not exist), seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasms, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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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.

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