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Aptiom (Eslicarbazepine acetate)

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Aptiom (Eslicarbazepine acetate)

Prescription Required

Strength
Qty
200mg
400mg
600mg
800mg

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Generic Equivalent - Aptiom (Eslicarbazepine acetate)

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Strength
Qty
400mg
800mg

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  • Product Details

    Description

    Aptiom is a prescription drug for the treatment of partial-onset seizures. Partial-onset seizures are abnormal electrical activity where the signals are not transmitted correctly in the brain. As opposed to other types of seizures, partial-onset only occurs in one part of the brain. Typically a person does not lose consciousness with this type of seizure.

    Fact Table

    Formula

    C17H16N2O3

    License

    EU EMA, AU

    Bioavailability

    High bioavailability and reaches peak serum concentration 1-4 hours after a given dose

    Legal status

    RX Only

    Chemical Name

    Eslicarbazepine Acetate

    Elimination half-life

    10-20 hours

    Dosage (Strength)

    200mg (30 tablets), 400mg (30 tablets), 600mg (60 tablets)

    Pregnancy

    Consult a doctor

    Brands

    Aptiom

    Protein binding

    ~30%

    PubChem CID

    179344

    MedlinePlus

    -

    ChEBI

    87016

    ATC code

    N03AF04

    DrugBank

    DB09119

    KEGG

    D09612

    Routes of administration

    Oral

    Directions

    The starting dosage is 400 mg by mouth once daily. This may be increased to 800 mg once daily after one week or 1200 mg once daily after two weeks.

    Ingredients

    The active ingredient in Aptiom is eslicarbazepine acetate.

    Interactions

    Common drug-drug interactions may include:

    • Abemaciclib
    • Antihepaciviral Combination Products
    • Asunaprevir
    • Avacopan
    • Avanafil
    • Avapritinib
    • Axitinib
    • Bedaquiline
    • Bosutinib
    • Capmatinib
    • Cariprazine
    • Cobimetinib
    • Daridorexant
    • Dasabuvir
    • Deflazacort
    • DOXOrubicin
    • Elbasvir and Grazoprevir
    • Encorafenib
    • Entrectinib
    • Fedratinib
    • Fexinidazole
    • Finerenone
    • Flibanserin
    • Ibrexafungerp
    • Infigratinib
    • Ivabradine
    • Lemborexant
    • Lonafarnib
    • Lumateperone
    • Lurbinectedin
    • Mavacamten
    • Mobocertinib
    • Neratinib
    • Nisoldipine
    • Olaparib
    • Olutasidenib
    • Orelabrutinib
    • Oxcarbazepine
    • Pacritinib
    • Pemigatinib
    • Pimavanserin
    • Pretomanid
    • Ranolazine
    • Rimegepant
    • Selpercatinib
    • Selumetinib
    • Simeprevir
    • Sonidegib
    • Tazemetostat
    • Ulipristal
    • Velpatasvir
    • Venetoclax
    • Voclosporin
    • Vonoprazan
    • Vorapaxar
    • Voxilaprevir
    • Zanubrutinib

    Cautions

    Tell your doctor if you have suicidal thoughts while starting this drug.

    Tell your doctor if you experience any skin reactions while starting this medication.

    Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a full list of precautions.

    Side Effects

    The most common side effects may include the following:

    • Abdominal pain
    • Abnormal gait
    • Agranulocytosis
    • Anaphylaxis
    • Angioedema
    • Ataxia
    • Blurred vision
    • Cognitive dysfunction
    • Constipation
    • Cough
    • Decreased hematocrit
    • Decreased hemoglobin
    • Decreased T3 level
    • Decreased T4
    • Decreased visual acuity
    • Depression
    • Diarrhea
    • Diplopia
    • Dizziness
    • DRESS syndrome
    • Drowsiness
    • Dysarthria
    • Equilibrium disturbance
    • Falling
    • Fatigue
    • Gastritis
    • Headache
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • Hypertension
    • Hypochloremia
    • Hyponatremia
    • Increased creatine phosphokinase
    • Increased LDL cholesterol
    • Increased serum bilirubin
    • Increased serum transaminases
    • Increased serum triglycerides
    • Insomnia
    • Leukopenia
    • Megaloblastic anemia
    • Memory impairment
    • Nausea
    • Nystagmus
    • Pancytopenia
    • Peripheral edema
    • Prolongation P-R interval on ECG
    • Severe dermatological reaction
    • SIADH
    • Skin rash
    • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
    • Thrombocytopenia
    • Toxic epidermal necrolysis
    • Tremor
    • Urinary tract infection
    • Vertigo
    • Vomiting
    • Weakness

    References

    Aptiom [package insert]. Marlborough, MA: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2013.



    IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

    Product Code : 13260

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