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Indications

Aptiom (eslicarbazepine acetate) is indicated for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients who are 4 years of age and older.

Aptiom has been approved as monotherapy for partial-onset seizures in patients who are not being treated with other antiepileptic drugs. In addition, Aptiom has been approved for expanded indication to treat partial-onset seizures in children and adolescents aged 4 to 17 years old.

Use and Dosage

Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking eslicarbazepine and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Children’s dosage is also based on weight.

To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.

Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than prescribed. Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase.

Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions (such as seizures) may become worse when this drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.

Tell your doctor if your seizures worsen.

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning in your eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling).

Seek medical treatment if you have a serious drug reaction that can affect many parts of your body. Symptoms may include: skin rash, fever, swollen glands, flu-like symptoms, muscle aches, severe weakness, unusual bruising, or yellowing of your skin or eyes. This reaction may occur several weeks after you begin using eslicarbazepine.

Eslicarbazepine 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.

Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, depression, anxiety, or if you feel agitated, hostile, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.

Also call your doctor at once if you have:

• Severe dizziness or drowsiness, vision changes, thinking problems, or trouble with walking or coordination
• Sudden weakness or ill feeling, fever, chills, sore throat, or mouth sores
• Liver problems – nausea, loss of appetite, upper stomach pain, dark urine, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)

Common Aptiom side effects may include:

• Dizziness, drowsiness, or headache
• Feeling tired
• Nausea or vomiting
• Coordination problems or feeling shaky
• Double vision

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.

Cautions

Before taking eslicarbazepine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to oxcarbazepine; or to carbamazepine; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease, and mineral imbalance (such as low levels of sodium in the blood).

This drug may make you dizzy, drowsy, or blur your vision. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness or clear vision until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially dizziness or loss of coordination.

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may harm an unborn baby. However, since untreated seizures are a serious condition that can harm both a pregnant woman and her unborn baby, do not stop taking this medication unless directed by your doctor. If you are planning pregnancy, become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant, immediately discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medication during pregnancy. Since hormonal birth control may not work if taken with this medication (see also Drug Interactions section), discuss reliable forms of birth control with your doctor.

This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Form and Strengths

Aptiom is available in the following form and strengths:

Aptiom Tablet:

• 400 mg
• 600 mg
• 800 mg

FAQ

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose.

Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention.

What to avoid?

Aptiom may impair your thinking or reactions. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how Aptiom will affect you.

Resources:

1. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-165805/aptiom-oral/details
2. https://www.drugs.com/aptiom.html#side-effects
3. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=3d0c9554-eaeb-4694-8089-00133fcadce3
4. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/022416s009lbl.pdf