Zeptol Cr 300mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Zeptol CR 300 is a medicine used to treat epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgia and bipolar disorder. It contains carbamazepine, which belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants. Zeptol CR 300 works by reducing the abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain.

This helps to control seizures, reduce pain and stabilize mood. Before taking Zeptol CR 300, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney diseases, heart problems or bone marrow problems. You should also avoid consuming alcohol or grapefruit juice while taking Zeptol CR 300, as this can lead to unwanted side effects.

Zeptol CR 300 should only be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women if it is considered necessary by your doctor. It is not recommended for use in children aged below 5 years. Tegrital Cr tablet , Zen tablet and Mazetol Sr tablet are some other medicines with carbamazepine as their active ingredient.

The most common side effects of Zeptol CR 300 are nausea, vomiting, increased bleeding tendency, headache, weight gain, dizziness and blurred vision. If any of these side effects worsen or if you experience excessive depression or thoughts of self-harm, contact your doctor immediately.

Dosage

Overdose

• Symptoms of overdose of Zeptol CR 300 tablet include confusion, sleepiness, blurred vision, slurred speech, lack of muscle coordination, fainting, vomiting.
• If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

• You should never miss your dose of medicines as it may lead to complications associated with the disease.
• However, if you missed any dose of Zeptol CR 300 tablet, take it as soon as you remember.
• If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
• Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• In epilepsy, there is the repetitive firing of the nerves which causes the signals between the nerves to be disrupted. This causes disturbance of consciousness (seizures/fits) with or without convulsions.
• Zeptol CR 300 tablet stabilizes these nerves and prevents their repetitive firing. It also decreases the production of certain chemicals that are responsible for the excitement of the nerves. Thus, this medicine prevents the occurrence of seizures/fits in patients with epilepsy.

Directions for Use

• Take Zeptol CR 300 tablet as a whole with sufficient water.
• Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not cut, break, or chew the medicine.
• Do not consume more than the prescribed dose.
• Do not discontinue the medicine on your own without consulting your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Zeptol CR 300 tablet during pregnancy?

Zeptol CR 300 tablet should only be used during pregnancy if recommended by the doctor after assessing the need and the risk. Women capable of having children should use effective birth control measures during treatment and for at least two weeks after stopping treatment. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant before taking Zeptol CR 300 tablet.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Zeptol CR 300 tablet while breastfeeding?

Zeptol CR 300 tablet may pass into the mother's breast milk. Thus, women who are breastfeeding should only use this medicine if recommended by the doctor after assessing the need and the risk.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Zeptol CR 300 tablet?

Zeptol CR 300 tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness, lack of muscle coordination, blurred vision, and seeing two images of a single object. Hence, after taking this medicine, if you feel that you may not be able to drive safely, then it is recommended that you do not drive.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Zeptol CR 300 tablet?

Zeptol CR 300 tablet is seen to interact with alcohol. Hence, the consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine is not recommended and should be avoided.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have a history of bone marrow depression.
• You have or have a history of any kind of liver or kidney disease.
• You have any kind of heart disease.
• You have thyroid disorders and take medicines for them.
• You have taken medicines called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) within the last 14 days.
• If you develop symptoms like skin rashes, itchy bumps, mouth sores, blistering or peeling of the skin, yellowing of the skin and eyes, severe weakness, severe muscle pain, unusual bruising or bleeding, frequent infections that do not go away, fever, trouble swallowing or breathing, tiny pinpoint red to purple spots on your skin. These may indicate serious problems in your liver or blood cells.
• You develop signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction to the medicine (fever, rashes, weakness, red itchy skin bumps, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, sleepiness, impaired coordination, swelling, decrease in white blood cells count).
• You are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant soon.
• You are a woman and do not use an effective method of contraception or use oral hormonal contraceptives.
• You experience an increase in the frequency of seizures after taking Zeptol CR 300 tablet.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to carbamazepine or any other ingredient of Zeptol CR 300 tablet.
• If you are allergic to tricyclic antidepressants such as clomipramine, imipramine, amitriptyline, nortriptyline, doxepin. Ask your doctor what these medicines are if you are not sure.
• If you have a type of heart block known as an atrioventricular block (AV block).
• If you have had a history of bone marrow depression (decreased number of those cells in the bone marrow that can develop into all types of blood cells).
• If you have a history of porphyrias of the liver.
• If you are taking medicines called monoamine oxidase inhibitors like selegiline, rasagiline, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine. IF you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor.

Side effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Red itchy skin bumps
• Dizziness
• Swelling

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Zeptol CR 300 tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Care should be taken when Zeptol CR 300 tablet is taken along with medicines used to treat bacterial infections (erythromycin, clarithromycin), medicines used to treat fungal infections (ketoconazole, itraconazole), medicines used to manage heart-related chest pain (verapamil, diltiazem), anti-HIV medicines (ritonavir), antitubercular medicines (rifampicin), barbiturates, and other anti-epileptic medicines).
• This medicine may reduce the effect of oral hormonal contraceptives and lead to failure of contraception. Women of childbearing potential should be advised to use other effective methods of contraception.
• Zeptol CR 300 divitab interacts with monoamine oxidase inhibitors like selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine and should not be taken together.
• Special attention must be paid to combinations of Zeptol CR 300 tablet with levetiracetam, isoniazid, lithium, diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide) and direct-acting anticoagulants (rivaroxaban, dabigatran, apixaban, edoxaban).

Interactions with food items

Do not take large quantities of grapefruit juice while taking Zeptol CR 300 tablet.

Storage and disposal

• Store Zeptol CR 300 tablets in a cool and dry place below 30°C away from direct sunlight.
• Keep it out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What time during the day should I take Zeptol CR 300 tablet?

The doctor will suggest you the best time of the day to take Zeptol CR 300 tablet depending on your condition, other medications that you take, food and lifestyle habits.

Can I stop taking Zeptol CR 300 tablet if I do not have seizures anymore?

You should never stop taking this medicine on your own without consulting your doctor first. If you feel better and do not have seizures anymore, your doctor may lower your dose or even change your medicines. However, it is always recommended that you talk to your doctor about any questions that you have.

Can I take Zeptol CR 300 tablet along with my other regular medicines?

Your doctor will recommend whether you can take Zeptol CR 300 tablet if you are taking or have recently taken other medicines. Please inform your doctor about any other medicine or herbal supplements that you are taking, including nonprescription medicines.

How much time does Zeptol CR 300 tablet take initially to show its effect on the body?

Zeptol CR 300 tablet takes about 1 to 2 weeks after the first dose to show improvement in signs and symptoms.

What is Zeptol CR 300 used for?

• Zeptol CR 300 tablet is used for the management of various types of seizures/fits.
• It is also used to treat a painful condition called trigeminal neuralgia.

What if I forget to take a dose of Zeptol CR 300?

• If you miss/forget a dose of Zeptol CR 300 tablet, take it as soon as you remember it.
• However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose.
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.