Vinlep 600 Tablet (Oxcarbazepine 600mg)

Vinlep 600mg Tablet

Vinlep 600mg Tablet is a medicine that is used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures). It cannot, however, cure epilepsy and will only function to prevent seizures for as long as you take the medicine.
Vinlep 600mg Tablet can be taken on its own or in conjunction with other medicine. Your doctor will decide on the dose and how often you should take it so that you get the proper amount to control your symptoms. It could be progressively raised. this medicine can be taken with meals, but it should be taken at the same time each day to obtain the most benefit. Working normally takes a number of weeks. Even if you feel fine , it is critical to take this drug on a daily basis and for the full duration recommended. Missing doses can cause seizures, and stopping can make your condition worse. It should never be abruptly discontinued.Vinlep 600 Tablet is used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures). However, it cannot cure epilepsy and will only work to prevent seizures for as long as you continue to take the medicine.

Vinlep 600 Tablet may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. The dose and how often you need to take it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. It may be increased gradually. You can take this medicine with or without food but take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It usually takes a couple of weeks to work. It is important to take this medicine regularly and for as long as you are advised, even if you feel well. Missing doses may trigger seizures and, if you stop, your condition may get worse. It should never be stopped suddenly.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, feeling dizzy, tired or drowsy, and unsteadiness. Most of these are not serious. Keep taking the medicine but talk to your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away. However, if you notice a skin rash or redness, tell your doctor straight away. It could develop into a life-threatening skin condition called Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Long-term treatment with this medicine can cause osteoporosis (reduced bone mass) and increase your risk of breaking a bone. Anticonvulsants like this medicine may cause suicidal thoughts and behaviors. If your mood becomes depressed, tell your doctor.

This medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before using it, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart problems, kidney or liver disease, difficulty urinating, depression, or suicidal thoughts. Many other medicines can interfere with it and some should not be taken together so tell your doctor all the medicines you are taking to make sure it is safe. If you are pregnant, do not start or stop taking this medicine without asking your doctor. Drinking alcohol should be avoided as it can increase some of the side effects and can also increase your risk of seizures. You may need frequent blood tests to help your doctor make sure you are taking the right dose both before you start and while you are using it.

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Vinlep 600 Tablet is a type of antiepileptic drug. It prevents seizures or fits by reducing aberrant and excessive nerve cell activity in the brain.

Uses of Vinlep 600mg

Vinlep is used in treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

Directions for use

Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and duration of this medicine. Take it all in at once. It should not be chewed, crushed, or broken. Vinlep 600 Tablet can be taken with food, however it is best if you take it at the same time every day.

Side effects

The majority of side effects are minor and will go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. If they don’t go away or you’re concerned about them, see your doctor.
Adverse effects of  Vinlep
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Double vision
Fatigue
Dizziness
Impaired coordination
Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
Tremor
Abnormal vision
Altered walking
Sleepiness