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Composition :

OXCARBAZEPINE-300MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Relief Pharmaceuticals

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTICONVULSANT

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

102 SOUTH ANARKALI DELHI , Delhi
Other Info - OXZ0006

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FAQs

Oxzem-300 Tablet works by decreasing the nerve impulses that cause fits (seizures episodes) in the brain. Thereby helps in controlling seizures.

Oxzem-300 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 Oxzem-300 Tablet without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Oxzem-300 Tablet for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Oxzem-300 Tablet ; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually to avoid precipitating seizures.

Oxzem-300 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.

Oxzem-300 Tablet may cause agitation or mood changes. Talk to your doctor if you experience any changes in mood, behaviour, or emotions while taking Oxzem-300 Tablet .

Oxzem-300 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 Oxzem-300 Tablet .

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Oxzem-300 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

Oxzem-300 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 Oxzem-300 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

Oxzem-300 Tablet can be given to children aged above 6years if prescribed by the doctor.

About Oxzem-300 Tablet

Oxzem-300 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. 

Oxzem-300 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 Oxzem-300 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 Oxzem-300 Tablet without consulting your doctor to avoid precipitating seizures. Do not take Oxzem-300 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy unless prescribed by the doctor. Avoid taking Oxzem-300 Tablet while breastfeeding as it may cause side-effects in breastfed babies. Oxzem-300 Tablet should not be given to children unless prescribed. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies.

Uses of Oxzem-300 Tablet

Epilepsy

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Medicinal Benefits

Oxzem-300 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anti-convulsants or anti-epileptics. Oxzem-300 Tablet is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Oxzem-300 Tablet works by decreasing the nerve impulses that cause fits and pain thereby controlling seizures. Oxzem-300 Tablet is used alone or in combination to treat and prevent partial seizures in adults. Oxzem-300 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. Oxzem-300 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 Oxzem-300 Tablet

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

Drug Warnings

Do not take Oxzem-300 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 Oxzem-300 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 Oxzem-300 Tablet as it may pass into the breast milk and affect the baby. Oxzem-300 Tablet should not be given to children unless prescribed. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Oxzem-300 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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OxcarbazepineProcarbazine
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OxcarbazepinePhenelzine
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OxcarbazepineProcarbazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Oxzem-300 Tablet:
Combining Oxzem-300 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 Oxzem-300 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.
OxcarbazepinePhenelzine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Oxzem-300 Tablet:
Combining Oxzem-300 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 Oxzem-300 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.
OxcarbazepineSelegiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Oxzem-300 Tablet:
Co-administration of Oxzem-300 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 Oxzem-300 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.
OxcarbazepineLinezolid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Oxzem-300 Tablet:
When Oxzem-300 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 Oxzem-300 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.
OxcarbazepineRilpivirine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Oxzem-300 Tablet:
When Rilpivirine is taken with Oxzem-300 Tablet, rilpivirine's blood levels may drop noticeably, potentially decreasing its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rilpivirine with Oxzem-300 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
OxcarbazepineFurazolidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Oxzem-300 Tablet:
Combining Furazolidone with Oxzem-300 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 Oxzem-300 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 Oxzem-300 Tablet:
Combining Oxzem-300 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 Oxzem-300 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.
OxcarbazepineRasagiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Oxzem-300 Tablet:
Combining Oxzem-300 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 Oxzem-300 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.
OxcarbazepineTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Oxzem-300 Tablet:
Combining Tranylcypromine with Oxzem-300 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 Oxzem-300 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.
OxcarbazepineRanolazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Oxzem-300 Tablet:
When Ranolazine is taken with Oxzem-300 Tablet, may significantly reduce the blood levels of Ranolazine, which may make the medication ineffective or less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxzem-300 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.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Habit Forming

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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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