Felbamate Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Felbamate-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Felbamate brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Felbamate

Pronunciation : fel bam' ate

ICD Code : Y46.6 Therapeutic Classification : Anticonvulsants

Brand Names or Trade Names of Felbamate

International :

Felbatol

Why is Felbamate Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an anticonvulsant, prescribed for seizures. It works by decreasing abnormal activity in the brain.

When should Felbamate not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with blood dyscrasia, liver dysfunction, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Felbamate?

Adults (14 years of age and over)- PO- The recommended dose is 1,200 mg/day in 3 or 4 divided doses; increase in 600 mg increments every 2-week to 2,400mg/day and then 3,600 mg/day if indicated.

How should Felbamate be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food three or four times a day.

What are the warnings and precautions for Felbamate?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver problems, mental illness, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or double vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Patient may develop with increased risk of suicidal thoughts.

• Monitor liver function tests and complete blood cell counts regularly while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Felbamate?

Most Common - Loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and headache.
Body as a Whole - Fatigue, decreased weight and face swelling.
Central Nervous System - Sleeplessness and anxiety.
Skin - Pimples and rash.
Gastrointestinal - Indigestion, constipation, diarrhea and increased SGPT.
Metabolic - Decrease in blood minerals.
Respiratory - Upper respiratory tract infection and nose inflammation.
Eye - Double vision and ear inflammation.
Genitourinary - Abnormal vaginal bleeding and urinary tract infection.