Carbamazepine
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for CNS, Nerve & Mental Health treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Swallow prolonged-release tablets whole with water, with or after meals to minimize stomach upset. Do not crush or chew CR/PR tablets. Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice, which drastically elevates carbamazepine levels. Taper slowly when stopping.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Dizziness, ataxia, somnolence, nausea, vomiting, diplopia, blurred vision, hyponatremia. Rare/Severe: Boxed warnings: Serious dermatologic reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, strongly associated with HLA-B*1502 allele), aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, and hepatotoxicity.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Black box warning: Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SJS/TEN); genetic screening for the HLA-B*1502 allele is recommended prior to initiation in patients of Asian ancestry. Black box warning for aplastic anemia and agranulocytosis. Potent inducer of CYP3A4, accelerating its own metabolism (auto-induction) and interacting with oral contraceptives, warfarin, and statins.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Carbamazepine
Found 3 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Carbamazepine Tablets 100 mg
Carbamazepine is an iminostilbene dibenzazepine antiepileptic on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It voltage- and use-dependently blocks neuronal voltage-gated sodium channels, preventing repetitive neuronal firing and inhibiting spread of seizure discharges. It is the gold-standard first-line agent for trigeminal neuralgia. Indicated for focal (partial) seizures, generalized tonic-clonic seizures, trigeminal neuralgia, and acute mania/bipolar maintenance.
Carbamazepine Prolonged-release Tablets 200mg
Carbamazepine is an iminostilbene dibenzazepine antiepileptic on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It voltage- and use-dependently blocks neuronal voltage-gated sodium channels, preventing repetitive neuronal firing and inhibiting spread of seizure discharges. It is the gold-standard first-line agent for trigeminal neuralgia. Indicated for focal (partial) seizures, generalized tonic-clonic seizures, trigeminal neuralgia, and acute mania/bipolar maintenance.
Carbamazepine Prolonged release Tablets 400mg
Carbamazepine is an iminostilbene dibenzazepine antiepileptic on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It voltage- and use-dependently blocks neuronal voltage-gated sodium channels, preventing repetitive neuronal firing and inhibiting spread of seizure discharges. It is the gold-standard first-line agent for trigeminal neuralgia. Indicated for focal (partial) seizures, generalized tonic-clonic seizures, trigeminal neuralgia, and acute mania/bipolar maintenance.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Carbamazepine.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbamazepine Tablets 100 mg | 10's | ₹7.50 | ZEPTOL, MAZETOL, ZEN | ₹10.99 | 32% Save |
| Carbamazepine Prolonged-release Tablets 200mg | 10's | ₹14.06 | ZEPTOL CR, MAZETOL, ZEN, TEGRITAL, ZEPTOL | ₹28.76 | 51% Save |
| Carbamazepine Prolonged release Tablets 400mg | 10's | ₹24.47 | ZEPTOL CR, ZEN, TEGRITAL, MAZETOL, CARBA | ₹35.47 | 31% Save |
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