# Eslicarbazepine Acetate (Eslicarbazepine Acetate)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/eslicarbazepine-acetate
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Eslicarbazepine Acetate?

Eslicarbazepine Acetate is an anticonvulsant. It is prescribed to treat seizures. Across the United States, 3,000 doctors prescribe Eslicarbazepine to approximately 1,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Eslicarbazepine Acetate

## Indications

Eslicarbazepine Acetate is primarily prescribed for the treatment of seizures.

## Conditions treated

- [Seizures](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/seizures)

## Mechanism of action

Eslicarbazepine acetate is extensively converted to eslicarbazepine, which is considered to be responsible for therapeutic effects in humans. The precise mechanism(s) by which eslicarbazepine exerts anticonvulsant activity is unknown but is thought to involve inhibition of voltage-gated sodium channels.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: anticonvulsants
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

adverse reactions in adult patients receiving eslicarbazepine acetate (≥4% and ≥2% greater than placebo): dizziness, somnolence, nausea, headache, diplopia, vomiting, fatigue, vertigo, ataxia, blurred vision, and tremor

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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