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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's is used to treat epilepsy (fits) and trigeminal neuralgia (pain in the face's nerves). It contains Carbamazepine, which decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain, thereby controlling seizures. In some cases, you may experience side effects such as dizziness, tiredness, uncontrolled movements, nausea, and headache. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

CARBAMAZEPINE-200MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Elikem Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's

Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy (fits) and trigeminal neuralgia (pain in the face's nerves). Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which there is a sudden rush of electric impulses (electric activity) in the brain.

Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's contains 'Carbamazepine', which reduces the electrical impulses and subsequent firing of the nerve impulses that cause fits. Thus, it decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain, thereby controlling seizures. 

In some cases, you may experience side effects such as dizziness, tiredness, uncontrolled movements, nausea, headache, changes in liver enzymes, or low white blood cell count, and minor skin reactions. Talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not take Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's

Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of epilepsy/seizures and trigeminal neuralgia. The detailed uses of Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's are as follows:

  • Management of Absence Seizures: Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's is primarily used to control absence seizures (petit mal seizures) in patients with epilepsy. It helps to reduce the frequency of these seizures.
  • Long-term Seizure Management: Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's is often part of a long-term strategy for managing epilepsy, allowing individuals to maintain better seizure control over time and improve their quality of life.
  • Managing Trigeminal Neuralgia: Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's is an anticonvulsant that helps stabilise nerve activity and reduce pain episodes.

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Directions for Use

  • Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's can be taken with or without food.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's helps control and prevent seizures by stabilising abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
  • It is used in the treatment of epilepsy to reduce the frequency and severity of fits.
  • Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's also provides effective relief from trigeminal neuralgia, a severe facial nerve pain condition.
  • It reduces excessive and abnormal nerve firing, improving nerve function.
  • It helps improve the quality of life in patients with chronic nerve-related pain.
  • It is not associated with psychological or physical dependence, making it safe for long-term use without risk of abuse.

How Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's Works

Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's contains 'Carbamazepine', which reduces the electrical impulses and subsequent firing of the nerve impulses that cause fits. Thus, it decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain, thereby controlling seizures.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Evic SR 200mg Tablet
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
  • Boost your immunity by including immune rich foods in your diet and always remember to stay hydrated.
  • Get sufficient sleep and manage stress which helps in improving white blood cell count.
  • Consult your doctor for an effective treatment to improve the blood cell count and get regular body check up to monitor changes in the count.
  • Try to prevent the factors that cause a decrease in white blood cells which may lead to impaired immunity.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.

What if I have taken an overdose of Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's as it may cause an overdose. The symptoms of overdose include dizziness, sleepiness, difficulty talking, nausea or vomiting, stomach pain, blurred vision, confusion or normal behaviour changes. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic to 'Carbamezapine' or any of its contents, have serious heart problems, blood illnesses, bone marrow problems, hypothyroidism, glaucoma, urinary retention, osteoporosis, or are taking anti-depressants called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO's) within the last 14 days or taking herbal preparations containing St. John's wort as an antidepressant.
  • Inform the doctor if you have low sodium levels in the blood or take medicines that could lower the blood's sodium levels, or using hormonal contraceptives.
  • Do not stop taking Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor to avoid worsening of seizure episodes.
  • Do not take Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant unless prescribed by the doctor, as Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's might cause serious congenital disabilities.
  • It is safe to take Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's while breastfeeding; however, consult your doctor immediately if you think that the baby is having side effects like excessive sleepiness, skin reactions or yellowing of skin or eyes.
  • Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's causes drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert.
  • Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age unless prescribed by the doctor.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol along with Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness.
  • Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies or mood swings.
  • Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines, including supplements or herbal products.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Evic SR 200mg Tablet:
Taking ranolazine with Evic SR 200mg Tablet may significantly reduce the blood levels of ranolazine, which may make the medication ineffective or less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ranolazine with Evic SR 200mg Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Evic SR 200mg Tablet:
Using Voriconazole together with Evic SR 200mg Tablet may significantly reduce the blood levels of voriconazole.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Evic SR 200mg Tablet with Voriconazole is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
CarbamazepineBoceprevir
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How does the drug interact with Evic SR 200mg Tablet:
Using Evic SR 200mg Tablet with Boceprevir may decrease the blood levels of Boceprevir, which may make Boceprevir less effective in treating the hepatitis C.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Evic SR 200mg Tablet with Boceprevir is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Evic SR 200mg Tablet:
Taking Evic SR 200mg Tablet with Procarbazine may cause serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Evic SR 200mg Tablet with Procarbazine is generally not advised, it can be taken if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Evic SR 200mg Tablet:
Using Evic SR 200mg Tablet with Linezolid can cause serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Evic SR 200mg Tablet and Linezolid together is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Evic SR 200mg Tablet:
Taking Pirfenidone with Evic SR 200mg Tablet it reduces the levels and effects of Pirfenidone.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Pirfenidone with Evic SR 200mg Tablet is not recommended but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Evic SR 200mg Tablet:
When Evic SR 200mg Tablet and Isavuconazole are taken together, Evic SR 200mg Tablet will reduce the effectiveness of the Isavuconazole.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Isavuconazole with Evic SR 200mg Tablet is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Evic SR 200mg Tablet:
When Praziquantel is taken with Evic SR 200mg Tablet, it may decrease the blood levels of Praziquantel, which may make Praziquantel less effective in treating your condition.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Evic SR 200mg Tablet with Praziquantel is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Evic SR 200mg Tablet:
Co-administration of lurasidone with Evic SR 200mg Tablet may result in significantly lower blood levels of lurasidone, making the medication less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between lurasidone and Evic SR 200mg Tablet, it is not recommended that you take it unless your doctor has prescribed it. Consult a doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Evic SR 200mg Tablet:
Using Evic SR 200mg Tablet with tranylcypromine can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome( a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Evic SR 200mg Tablet with Tranylcypromine is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience hallucination(seeing and hearing things which do not exist), seizure(fits),increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A ketogenic diet (low in carbohydrates and high in fats) is recommended for children with epilepsy. This diet helps in utilizing fat instead of glucose for the generation of energy.
  • Atkins diet (high fat and controlled carbohydrates) is recommended for adolescents and adults.
  • Rest well, get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Exercise, meditation and yoga can help lower stress, decrease pain sensitivity and improve coping skills.
  • Prepare your living area; small changes may reduce the risk of physical injury during a seizure.
  • Install an alarm or emergency device to get assistance during a seizure attack.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTICONVULSANT

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's as it may increase dizziness and sleepiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Avoid taking Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant unless prescribed by a doctor, as it could lead to serious birth defects. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is safe to take Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's while breastfeeding. However, consult your doctor immediately if you think that the baby is having side effects like excessive sleepiness, skin reactions or yellowing of skin or eyes.

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Driving

Unsafe

Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's causes drowsiness, sleepiness and tiredness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's can be given to children above 6 years if prescribed by the doctor. The dose will be adjusted by the doctor depending upon the child's body weight.

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Heart

Caution

Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's can be used in heart patients if prescribed by the physician. Please consult your physician if you have any concerns.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor before giving Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's if the benefits outweigh the risks.

FAQs

Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's is used to treat epilepsy (fits) and trigeminal neuralgia (pain in the face nerves).

Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's decreases the brain's excessive and abnormal nerve activity by blocking sodium currents in your brain and body. This reduces abnormal electrical activity between your nerve cells.

Do not discontinue Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually to avoid worsening of seizures.

Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's may affect the way hormone contraceptives work in your body. This may cause spotting or breakthrough bleeding. Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's may increase the risk of pregnancy as it makes the contraceptive less effective. Talk to your doctor, he/she will discuss the most suitable type of contraception while taking Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's to avoid pregnancy.

Evic SR 200mg Tablet 10's may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Maintain a healthy weight by following a healthy diet and exercising regularly.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Plot No. 816/1, At & Post Rakanpur, Tq Kalol, Distt. Gandhinagar 382721
Other Info - EVI0111

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