What is Oxtellar XR used for?

Oxtellar XR (oxcarbazepine) in an antieleptic drug (AED), an anticonvulsant, used as an additional therapy as part of treatment for partial seizures in adults and children ages 6 to 17. Oxtellar XR is available in generic form.

When should I take Oxtellar?

Oxtellar XR should be taken at least 1 hour before or at least 2 hours after a meal. Do not cut, crush, or chew the tablets before swallowing.

Is Oxtellar XR the same as oxcarbazepine?

Oxcarbazepine is an anticonvulsant, or antiepileptic drug, used to treat partial seizures in adults and children who are at least 2 years old. Oxcarbazepine is available under the following different brand names: Trileptal, and Oxtellar XR.

What happens if you take Oxtellar XR with food?

Administer Oxtellar XR® as a single daily dose taken on an empty stomach (at least 1 hour before or at least 2 hours after meals) [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY]. If Oxtellar XR® is taken with food, adverse reactions are more likely to occur because of increased peak levels [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].

What happens if you take oxcarbazepine?

Oxcarbazepine can reduce the sodium in your body to dangerously low levels, which can cause a life-threatening electrolyte imbalance. Call your doctor right away if you have nausea, lack of energy, confusion, feeling tired or irritable, severe weakness, muscle pain, or increased seizures.

When should I take Oxtellar XR?

Take the Oxtellar XR extended-release tablet on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. You may take the Oxtellar XR oral liquid or regular tablet with or without food. Swallow the extended-release tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it. You may need frequent blood tests.

What does oxcarbazepine do to the brain?

Oxcarbazepine extended-release tablets (Oxtellar XR) are used in combination with other medications to control certain types of seizures in adults and children 6 years of age and older. Oxcarbazepine is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. It works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

What is the best time to take oxcarbazepine?

Oxcarbazepine is usually given twice each day, once in the morning and once in the evening. Ideally, these times are 10–12 hours apart, for example some time between 7 and 8 am, and between 7 and 8 pm.