Oxcarbazepine

Oxcarbazepine oral suspension is indicated for use as monotherapy or adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures in adults and as monotherapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures in pediatric patients aged 4 years and above, and as adjunctive therapy in pediatric patients aged 2 years and above with partial-onset seizures. Oxcarbazepine oral suspension is indicated for: • Adults: Monotherapy or adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures • Pediatrics: -Monotherapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures in children 4 to 16 years -Adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures in children 2 to 16 years ( 1 )

• Adults : Initiate with a dose of 600 mg/day, given twice a day • Adjunctive Therapy: Maximum increment of 600 mg/day at approximately weekly intervals
• The recommended daily dose is 1,200 mg/day • Conversion to Monotherapy: Withdrawal concomitant over 3 to 6 weeks; reach maximum dose of oxcarbazepine oral suspension in 2 to 4 weeks with increments of 600 mg/day at weekly intervals to a recommended daily dose of 2,400 mg/day • Initiation of Monotherapy: Increments of 300 mg/day every third day to a dose of 1,200 mg/day • Initiate at one-half the usual starting dose and increase slowly in patients with a creatinine clearance < 30 mL/min Pediatrics : Initiation with 8 to 10 mg/kg/day, given twice a day
• For patients aged 2 to < 4 years and under 20 kg, a starting dose of 16 to 20 mg/kg/day may be considered
• Recommended daily dose is dependent upon patient weight. • Adjunctive Patients (Aged 2 to 16 Years): For patients aged 4 to 16 years, target maintenance dose should be achieved over 2 weeks . …

Oxcarbazepine oral suspension, USP: 300 mg/5 mL (60 mg/mL) off-white to yellowish orange colored, cherry flavored suspension with cherry odor. Oral suspension: 300 mg/5 mL (60 mg/mL) ( 3 )

• Oxcarbazepine is indicated for use as adjunctive therapy for partial-onset seizures in patients aged 2 to 16 years
• The safety and effectiveness for use as adjunctive therapy for partial-onset seizures
• In pediatric patients below the age of 2 have not been established
• Oxcarbazepine is also indicated as monotherapy for partial-onset seizures in patients aged 4 to 16 years
• The safety and effectiveness for use as monotherapy for partial-onset seizures
• In pediatric patients below the age of 4 have not been established. …

There were 52 patients over age 65 in controlled clinical trials and 565 patients over the age of 65 in other trials. Following administration of single (300 mg) and multiple (600 mg/day) doses of oxcarbazepine in elderly volunteers (60 to 82 years of age), the maximum plasma concentrations and area under the curve (AUC) values of MHD were 30% to 60% higher than in younger volunteers (18 to 32 years of age). …

• Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide and Instructions for Use)
• Administration Information Counsel patients that oxcarbazepine may be taken with or without food
• For oxcarbazepine oral suspension, advise patients to shake the bottle well and prepare the dose immediately afterwards using the oral dosing syringe supplied
• Inform patients that oxcarbazepine oral suspension can be mixed in a small glass of water just prior to administration or, alternatively, may be swallowed directly from the syringe. …

• Oxcarbazepine oral suspension is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to oxcarbazepine or to any of its components, or to eslicarbazepine acetate [see Warnings and Precautions ]
• Known hypersensitivity to oxcarbazepine or to any of its components, or to eslicarbazepine acetate

• Phenytoin: Increased phenytoin levels. Reduced dose of phenytoin may be required ( 7.1) • Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, and Phenobarbital: Decreased plasma levels of MHD (the active metabolite). Dose adjustments may be necessary ( 7.1 ) • Oral Contraceptive: Oxcarbazepine may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives ( 7.3 ) 7.1 Effect of Oxcarbazepine on Other Drugs Phenytoin levels have been shown to increase with concomitant use of oxcarbazepine at doses greater than 1,200 mg/day [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Therefore, it is recommended that the plasma levels of phenytoin be monitored during the period of oxcarbazepine titration and dosage modification. …

• Hyponatremia: Monitor serum sodium levels ( 5.1 ) • Cross Hypersensitivity Reaction to Carbamazepine: Discontinue immediately if hypersensitivity occurs ( 5.3 ) • Serious Dermatological Reactions: If occurs, consider discontinuation ( 5.4 ) • Suicidal Behavior and Ideation: Monitor for suicidal thoughts/behavior ( 5.5 ) • Withdrawal of AEDs: Withdraw oxcarbazepine gradually ( 5.6 ) • Cognitive/Neuropsychiatric Adverse Reactions: May cause cognitive dysfunction, somnolence, and coordination abnormalities. …

The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: • Hyponatremia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Anaphylactic Reactions and Angioedema [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Cross Hypersensitivity Reaction to Carbamazepine [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] • Serious Dermatological Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] • Suicidal Behavior and Ideation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] • Cognitive/Neuropsychiatric Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] • Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)/Multi-Organ Hypersensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] • Hematologic Events [see War …

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Although oxcarbazepine is closely related structurally to carbamazepine, which is considered to be teratogenic in humans, available human data from published literature and ongoing pregnancy registry studies on use of oxcarbazepine during pregnancy have not demonstrated an increased prevalence of major congenital malformationswith first trimester exposure. …

10.1 Human Overdose Experience Isolated cases of overdose with oxcarbazepine have been reported. The maximum dose taken was approximately 48,000 mg. All patients recovered with symptomatic treatment. Nausea, vomiting, somnolence, aggression, agitation, hypotension, and tremor each occurred in more than one patient. Coma, confusional state, convulsion, dyscoordination, depressed level of consciousness, diplopia, dizziness, dyskinesia, dyspnea, QT prolongation, headache, miosis, nystagmus, overdose, decreased urine output, and blurred vision also occurred. …

9.2 Abuse The abuse potential of oxcarbazepine has not been evaluated in human studies. 9.3 Dependence Intragastric injections of oxcarbazepine to 4 cynomolgus monkeys demonstrated no signs of physical dependence as measured by the desire to self-administer oxcarbazepine by lever pressing activity.

Tome assim que lembrar, a menos que esteja quase na hora da próxima dose. Nesse caso, pule a dose esquecida. Nunca tome duas doses de uma vez para compensar. Confira a bula, pois alguns medicamentos são diferentes.