Brand Name(s): Atretol; Depitol; Epitol;Tegretol
CAS nº: 298-46-4
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About Carbamazepine
This new site is dedicated exclusively to carbamazepine.
It provides you with the most extensive product information and up-to-date resources regarding this medication, including related news articles, medical studies, an image library and all the necessary information on dosage and side effects.
Whether you are an average consumer or pharma industry professional, you can now find out everything you need to know about carbamazepine,as well as take part in our open discussion forum by sharing your own knowledge and experiences with people who are using this medication.
This unique site will also provide you with inside industry news on which companies or organizations are playing an important part in its research, development, production and promotion. It is your one-stop site for a total carbamazepine experience!
Why is this medication prescribed?
Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant and mood stabilizing drug, used primarily in the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder.
It is also used to reduce or suppress seizuress, treat schizophrenia, trigeminal neuralgia, and relieve certain neurogenic pain such as trigeminal neuralgia.
It is sold under the brand-names Biston®, Calepsin®, Carbatrol®, Epitol®, Equetro®, Finlepsin®, Sirtal®, Stazepine®, Tegretol®, Telesmin®, Timonil®.
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