Eptoin 300 ER Tablet
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Manufactured By Abbott
Composition Phenytoin (300mg)
Package Size ( 30 Tablet ER in a bottle )
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Eptoin 300 ER Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures). It controls seizures by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Eptoin 300 ER Tablet can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. This may increase gradually until your condition is stable. This medicine may take several weeks to work but it is important to take it regularly to get the benefit. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel fine, unless your doctor advises you to. You may have more seizures, or your bipolar disorder may get worse.
The most common side effects of this medicine include skin rashes, headache, feeling or being sick, difficulty sleeping, dizziness and feeling sleepy or drowsy. Most side effects wear off, but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, meningitis or depression or suicidal thoughts. Also let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine, including contraceptive pills. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, Eptoin 300 ER Tablet can be taken if it is clearly needed but the dose may be adjusted. You should avoid driving or riding a bicycle if this medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy. You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine.
BENEFITS OF EPTOIN TABLET ER
In Treatment and prevention of Epilepsy/Seizures
Eptoin 300 ER Tablet is an anticonvulsant (or anti-epileptic) medicine that works by decreasing the nerve impulses which cause the seizures. By controlling the frequency of seizures, it will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence. It helps reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety.
This medicine is not associated with any physical or psychological dependence (addiction) but it should not be stopped suddenly. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.
SIDE EFFECTS OF EPTOIN TABLET ER
Common side effects of Eptoin
- Rash
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Slurred speech
- Vertigo
- Confusion
- Nervousness
- Constipation
- Tremors
- Altered walking
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Interactions / Warnings:
Eptoin 300mg Tablet ER may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
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Faq for medicine:
A: Eptoin is used to control seizures (fits) in epilepsy patients and it works by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Q: Does Eptoin cause gingival hyperplasia?
A: Eptoin is known to cause gingival hyperplasia (enlarged gums). To avoid this, you must maintain a good dental hygiene (taking proper care of your teeth and gums). Please consult your doctor if you have enlarged gums after taking Eptoin.
Q: Does Eptoin cause osteomalacia?
A: Osteomalacia (softening of the bones) has been associated with long-term (>10 years) use of Eptoin by patients with chronic epilepsy. There have been reports of bone disorders including osteopenia (reduced protein and mineral content of bone tissue) and osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) and fractures with Eptoin. Please consult your doctor for further information.
Q: Can I take Eptoin with aspirin?
A: Eptoin can decrease the levels of aspirin by increasing its metabolism (breakdown) and hence decrease its effect. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Eptoin with ibuprofen?
A: Eptoin can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Eptoin with paracetamol?
A: Eptoin decreases the level of paracetamol by increasing its metabolism (breakdown). Increased metabolism of paracetamol can increase the levels of substances that can cause liver damage. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Is Eptoin a narcotic?
A: Eptoin is not a narcotic substance. Eptoin belongs to a group of medicines known as anti-epileptic medicines, these medicines are used to treat epilepsy.
Q: Is Eptoin a controlled substance?
A: Eptoin is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA). A controlled substance is generally a drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession or use is regulated by a government.
Q: Is Eptoin dialyzable?
A: Eptoin is not dialyzable by a conventional hemodialysis machine but can be dialyzed by a high permeability type of hemodialysis. To know more about the different types of dialysis and dialysability of Eptoin, please consult your doctor.
Q: Is Eptoin teratogenic (cause birth defects)?
A: Eptoin is teratogenic. Based on human experience, Eptoin is suggested to cause congenital malformations (birth defects) when given during pregnancy. It can cause defects of the heart, brain, fingers and can decrease the growth of the unborn baby.
Q: Is Eptoin a cytochrome P450 (CYP450) inducer?
A: Cytochrome P450 (CYP450) is an enzyme which causes metabolism (breakdown) of many drugs. Eptoin is a CYP450 enzyme inducer (increases the working of CYP450) causing increased breakdown of some medicines given along with Eptoin (known as drug-drug interactions). Please consult your doctor before taking any medicines along with Eptoin as it may affect the metabolism of the medicines which are metabolized by CYP450 for example Vitamin D.
Q: Is Eptoin basic or acidic?
A: Eptoin is a weakly acidic drug.
Q: Is Eptoin addictive?
A: Eptoin has not been reported to have any addictive potential and it does not show any symptoms of dependence. However, it should be taken for the duration as advised by your doctor.
Q: Does Eptoin get you high?
A: Eptoin does not give you a high.
Q: Does Eptoin cause hyponatremia?
A: Eptoin does not cause hyponatremia (low sodium levels). However, Eptoin is known to cause hypernatremia (high serum sodium level >145 mmol/L).
Q: Does Eptoin cause QT prolongation?
A: Eptoin is not known to cause QT prolongation (abnormal heart rhythm). However, it can rarely cause abnormal heart rhythms. Please talk to your doctor if you have any abnormal heart rhythm (beats) while taking Eptoin.
Q: Does Eptoin affect thyroid?
A: Thyroid function may get affected while you are taking Eptoin, especially in children. Thyroid function should be monitored while taking Eptoin. Please consult your doctor if you have hypothyroidism or a history of hypothyroidism.
Q: Does Eptoin cause weight gain?
A: Eptoin has not been reported to cause weight gain. However, weight loss can occur with longer term use of a higher dose of Eptoin. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Eptoin.
Q: Does Eptoin make you sleepy (sedation)?
A: Eptoin can make you feel sleepy (sedation, somnolence, and drowsiness). Please consult your doctor if you feel very sleepy after taking Eptoin, especially during the first few weeks of treatment or following a dose increase. Talk to your doctor as you may be advised not to drive or use machines until it is established that your ability to perform such activities is not affected.
Q: Does Eptoin affect birth control?
A: Eptoin does affect birth control. Eptoin can decrease the effect of oral contraceptives (birth control pills) which can make the contraceptive (birth control) effect unreliable. Please talk to your doctor if you are asked to take the two medicines together as you may need to use extra protection for birth control.
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