name: | Carbamazepine |
ATC code: | N03AF01 | route: | oral |
n-compartments | 2 |
Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant and mood-stabilizing drug primarily used for the treatment of epilepsy and neuropathic pain, as well as bipolar disorder. It is an approved medication used worldwide for controlling certain types of seizures, trigeminal neuralgia, and as an adjunct in the management of psychiatric disorders.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported in healthy adult volunteers following single oral dosing.
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