Oxetol 300 Tablet

• Headache
• Drowsiness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Weakness
• Weight gain
• Rashes
• Acne
• Irritation
• Anxiety
• Confusion
• Blurred vision
• Vertigo

Other General Warnings

• You have any problems with your liver.
• You have any kidney problems, especially associated with low sodium levels in the blood. (Your doctor may start treatment with half the normal starting dose and may slowly increase the dose.)
• You are taking any other medicine which can decrease blood sodium levels, like Indomethacin Ibuprofen.
• You suffer from heart problems like heart rhythm issues pumping problems (difficulty in breathing, swelling of ankles).
• You have an allergy to any other medicine used for seizures.
• You are using hormonal contraceptives.
• You have ulcers in the mouth, throat, nose, genitals and conjunctivitis (red and swollen eyes).
• You notice an increase in the frequency of seizures.
• You are suffering from conditions like lactose intolerance.
• You develop any allergic reaction after taking Oxetol 300.

• Oxetol 300 tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water; do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results and should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor. Even after the improvement of symptoms, continue taking this medicine for the period your doctor has prescribed to control the symptoms and as preventive measures.

• Keep Oxetol 300 tablet out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date.
• Store below 30°C in the original package.
• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

• Oxetol 300 Tablet calms overactive nerve firing by stabilising sodium channels, preventing seizures from starting and spreading.
• It is a close relative of carbamazepine but interferes with other medicines much less.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever reacted to carbamazepine, as cross-reactivity is common.
• Report any rash immediately, particularly with fever, blistering or mouth ulcers.
• Attend your blood sodium tests; this medicine lowers sodium more often than carbamazepine does.
• Report headache, confusion, drowsiness or muscle cramps, which can signal low sodium.
• Never stop this medicine suddenly, as prolonged and dangerous seizures can follow.
• Arrange alternative contraception, as hormonal methods become less reliable.
• Avoid alcohol and protect your sleep, as both can provoke seizures.
• Do not drive until your seizures are controlled and you know how the medicine affects you.
• Do not restrict salt or drink excessive water without telling your doctor.
• Plan any pregnancy with your specialist rather than stopping the medicine yourself.

Overdose

• Symptoms of overdose include low levels of sodium in the blood, anger, agitation, being confused, drowsiness or sleepiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, fast and irregular heartbeats, shaking, seizures/convulsions, headache, coma, loss of consciousness, uncontrolled twitching or jerking, double or blurred vision, narrowing of the pupil, low blood pressure, shortness of breath, an abnormal degree of muscular or bodily activity, lack of coordination of movements and uncontrolled eye movements.
• Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of the symptoms or feel you have taken too much of Oxetol 300 tablet.

Missed a Dose

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Oxetol 300 tablet works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially if you are taking other medicines to treat fits like Phenobarbital, Phenytoin, Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine and Valproic acid.
• Hormonal contraceptives, when used with this medicine, decrease the effectiveness of contraceptive medicines; thus, your doctor may advise you to try other forms of contraception.
• Lithium and MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors), like Phenelzine and Moclobemide, (these medicines are used to treat mental illness).
• Concomitant use of Oxetol 300 tablet and medicines that can lower sodium levels in the blood like diuretics (used to treat high blood pressure), desmopressin (used for bedwetting) and non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (pain killers) can lower the sodium levels in your blood further which may lead to symptoms of sodium shortage.
• Medicines to decrease the body’s immune system (immunosuppressants) such as ciclosporin, tacrolimus (used to prevent organ transplantation) and Rifampicin (an antibiotic used for the treatment of tuberculosis) when used together with this medicine can alter the effect of this medicine.

Interactions with food items