Carbamazepine Intravenous

Carbamazepine injection is used as a replacement therapy for oral carbamazepine to treat adults with certain types of seizures (epilepsy). Carbamazepine works in the brain and nervous system to control seizures. carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant.

carbamazepine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Back pain
• chest tightness
• chills
• fever
• flushing
• headache
• nausea and vomiting
• pale skin
• trouble breathing
• troubled breathing with exertion
• unusual bleeding or bruising
• unusual tiredness or weakness

• Coma
• confusion
• convulsions
• decreased urine output
• dizziness
• fast or irregular heartbeat
• increased thirst
• muscle pain or cramps
• swelling of the face, ankles, or hands

• Bleeding gums
• blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
• blood in the urine or stools
• bloody, black, or tarry stools
• changes in behavior
• chest pain
• cough or hoarseness
• dark-colored urine
• decreased urine output
• diarrhea
• fainting
• general feeling of tiredness or weakness
• high fever
• itching
• joint or muscle pain
• light-colored stools
• lightheadedness
• lower back or side pain
• painful or difficult urination
• pinpoint red spots on the skin
• rapid, shallow breathing
• red skin lesions, often with a purple center
• red, irritated eyes
• sore throat
• sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
• stiff neck or back
• stomach pain, continuing
• swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
• swollen or painful glands
• thoughts of killing oneself
• tightness in the chest
• yellow eyes or skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness

• Double vision
• seeing double

• Abdominal or stomach pain
• burning, dry, or itching eyes
• diarrhea
• difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
• discharge, excessive tearing
• dry mouth
• loss of appetite
• redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
• redness, swelling, or soreness of the tongue
• swelling or inflammation of the mouth
• weight loss

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Consult your pharmacist.

How to use Carbamazepine Solution

Consult your pharmacist.

Consult your pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Consult your pharmacist.