OXCARBAZEPINE (Oxcarbazepine) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

OXCARBAZEPINE

What is the Trade Name for OXCARBAZEPINE?

Oxcarbazepine

What are the Indications for OXCARBAZEPINE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Oxcarbazepine tablets are indicated for use as monotherapy or adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures in adults and as monotherapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures in pediatric patients aged 4 years and above, and as adjunctive therapy in pediatric patients aged 2 years and above with partial-onset seizures. Oxcarbazepine is indicated for: Adults: Monotherapy or adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures Pediatrics: Monotherapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures in children 4 to 16 years Adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures in children 2 to 16 years (1)

 

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