# Oxcarbazepine (Oxcarbazepine)

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

## What is Oxcarbazepine?

Oxcarbazepine is an anti-epileptic agent. It is prescribed to treat epilepsies, partial epilepsy. Across the United States, 29,000 doctors prescribe Oxcarbazepine to approximately 73,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Oxcarbazepine

## Indications

Oxcarbazepine is prescribed for the treatment of epilepsies and partial epilepsy.

## Conditions treated

- [Epilepsies](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/epilepsies)
- [Partial Epilepsy](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/partial-epilepsy)

## Mechanism of action

The pharmacological activity of oxcarbazepine is primarily exerted through the 10-monohydroxy metabolite (MHD) of oxcarbazepine . The precise mechanism by which oxcarbazepine and MHD exert their anti-seizure effect is unknown; however, in vitro electrophysiological studies indicate that they produce blockade of voltage-sensitive sodium channels, resulting in stabilization of hyperexcited neural me

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Anti-epileptic Agent [EPC]
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

abnormal gait, abnormal vision, and headache, and hyponatremia, ataxia, diplopia, dizziness, fatigue

## 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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