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ZEN Retard-300 Tablet

Carbamazepine (300mg)

₹41.00


Product Code: 192416
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Constituents

Carbamazepine (300mg)

Usage of ZEN Retard-300 Tablet

ZEN Retard 300 Tablet ER is used in the treatment of epilepsy/seizures and trigeminal neuralgia.

Possible Side-effects

Common
  • Skin rash
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Sleepiness
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Coordination impaired
  • Decreased white blood cell count

Unit

1 Strip of 10 Tablet

Manufacturer

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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How to use ZEN Retard-300 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. ZEN Retard 300 Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

ZEN Retard 300 Tablet ER is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Related Warnings

ZEN Retard 300 Tablet ER may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

ZEN Retard 300 Tablet ER is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

ZEN Retard 300 Tablet ER is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.
ZEN Retard 300 Tablet ER can make you feel dizzy or drowsy especially at the start of treatment. If you are affected in this way, or if your eyesight is affected, you should not drive.

ZEN Retard 300 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of ZEN Retard 300 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

ZEN Retard 300 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of ZEN Retard 300 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Expert Advice

  • ZEN Retard 300 Tablet ER helps in the treatment and prevention of seizures.
  • It may also be used to help prevent nerve pain.
  • ZEN Retard 300 Tablet ER should be taken at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body.
  • It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the ZEN Retard 300 Tablet ER, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
  • Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
  • It may increase the risk of low sodium levels in the blood. Inform your doctor if you develop difficulty concentrating, memory problems, confusion, weakness, and unsteadiness.
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Is ZEN /Tegretol / Zeptol safe?

ZEN is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is ZEN a controlled drug/ an opiate?

No. ZEN is not a controlled drug or an opiate

Q. Is ZEN an enzyme inducer?

Yes. It is an enzyme inducer. Please check with your doctor if you are taking other medications, which may get altered when taken together

Q. Is ZEN an antidepressant/ MAOI/ benzodiazepine?

ZEN is an antidepressant. It is not an MAOI or benzodiazepine

Q. Can I take paracetamol/ Tylenol/ tramadol/ ibuprofen/ Advil/ amoxicillin/ codeine/ Nyquil/naproxen/ oral contraceptives with carbamazepine?

All the above mentioned drugs may interact with carbamazepine. Please consult with your doctor before taking this medication. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required

Q. Does ZEN cause weight loss or weight gain/ hyponatremia/ help anxiety/depression/ gingival hyperplasia make you tired/ cause high blood pressure?

ZEN causing the above mentioned side effects are commonly or rarely observed. It is not known to cause gingival hyperplasia and high blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you experience such side effects.Show moreShow less

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