Carbamazepine: What is it? How does it work? Indications, Posology, Side Effects and Contraindications

Approved for the first time by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) of the United States in 1968, carbamazepine is still used today in the treatment of epileptic seizures, but also in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia (pain-relieving action) and psychiatric disorders such as manias. (antimanic activity).

In order to carry out its action, carbamazepine must be taken orally and, at the appropriate dosages, it can also be used in children.

Chemically speaking, carbamazepine is a dibenzoazepine (imminostilbene).