Drug reference
oxcarbazepine
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Drug class
Central Nervous System (Anti Epileptic Drugs)
Mechanism of action
MHD stabilizes neuronal membranes by blocking Na+ channels; this may inhibit repetitive firing and may decrease the propagation of synaptic impulses; may also increase potassium conductance and modulate the activity of high-voltage activated calcium channels
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Somnolence
- Headache
- Nausea
- Diplopia
- Nystagmus
Known interactions (5)
- eslicarbazepine + oxcarbazepine Major
- cariprazine + oxcarbazepine Moderate
- Fluoxetine + oxcarbazepine Moderate
- Olanzapine + oxcarbazepine Moderate
- Ondansetron + oxcarbazepine Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is oxcarbazepine?
oxcarbazepine belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does oxcarbazepine work?
MHD stabilizes neuronal membranes by blocking Na+ channels; this may inhibit repetitive firing and may decrease the propagation of synaptic impulses; may also increase potassium conductance and modulate the activity of high-voltage activated calcium channels
What are the common side effects of oxcarbazepine?
Dizziness, Vomiting, Somnolence, Headache, Nausea, Diplopia, Nystagmus
Which drugs interact with oxcarbazepine?
eslicarbazepine, cariprazine, Fluoxetine, Olanzapine, Ondansetron
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