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Carbamazepine Extended-Release Capsules (Carbatrol) and Psychosis

Result of checking the interaction of drug Carbamazepine Extended-Release Capsules (Carbatrol) and disease Psychosis for safety when used together.

Check result:

Carbamazepine Extended-Release Capsules (Carbatrol) <> Psychosis

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Carbamazepine is structurally related to the tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs). The possibility of activation of a latent psychosis or exacerbation of psychotic symptoms, especially in elderly patients, should be borne in mind.

References:

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Smith KR, Goulding PM, Wilderman D, Goldfader PR, Holtermanhommes P, Wei FF "Neurobehavioral effects of phenytoin and carbamazepine in patients recovering from brain trauma: a comparative study." Arch Neurol 51 (1994): 653-60

Carbamazepine Extended-Release Capsules (Carbatrol)

Generic Name: carbamazepine

Brand Name: Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR, Tegretol, Tegretol XR

Synonyms: Carbamazepine, CarBAMazepine

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