Drug reference
eslicarbazepine
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Drug class
Central Nervous System (Anti Epileptic Drugs)
Mechanism of action
Antiepileptic drug; eslicarbazepine acetate is a prodrug that is activated to eslicarbazepine (S-licarbazepine), the major active metabolite of oxcarbazepine Stabilizes neuronal membranes by blocking Na+ channels; this may inhibit repetitive firing and may decrease the propagation of synaptic impulses
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Somnolence
- Headache
- Blurred vision
- Nausea
- Diplopia
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is eslicarbazepine?
eslicarbazepine belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does eslicarbazepine work?
Antiepileptic drug; eslicarbazepine acetate is a prodrug that is activated to eslicarbazepine (S-licarbazepine), the major active metabolite of oxcarbazepine Stabilizes neuronal membranes by blocking Na+ channels; this may inhibit repetitive firing and may decrease the propagation of synaptic impulses
What are the common side effects of eslicarbazepine?
Dizziness, Somnolence, Headache, Blurred vision, Nausea, Diplopia
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