eslicarbazepine acetate (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Aptiom

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

tablet

  • 200mg
  • 400mg
  • 600mg
  • 800mg

Partial-Onset Seizures

Indicated for partial-onset seizures as monotherapy or adjunctive therapy

Initial

  • 400 mg PO qDay
  • For some patients, treatment may be initiated at 800 mg qDay if the need for additional seizure reduction outweighs an increased risk of adverse reactions during initiation

Titration and maintenance

  • Increase dose by weekly increments of 400-600 mg, based on clinical response and tolerability
  • Recommended maintenance dose is 800-1600 mg once daily
  • Monotherapy: Consider 800 mg/day maintenance dose in patients unable to tolerate 1200 mg/day
  • Adjunctive therapy: 1600 mg/day should be considered in patients who did not achieve a satisfactory response with 1200 mg/day

Dosage Modifications

Do not take adjunctively with oxcarbazepine

Coadministration with enzyme-inducing AEDs (eg, carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone): May need to increase eslicarbazepine dose

Renal impairment

  • Mild (CrCl ≥50 mL/min): No dosage adjustment necessary
  • Moderate-to-severe (CrCl <50 mL/min): Reduce the initial, titration, and maintenance doses by 50%; may adjust titration and maintenance doses according to clinical response

Hepatic impairment

  • Mild-to-moderate: No dosage adjustment required
  • Severe: Not recommended (not studied)

Dosing Considerations

When discontinuing eslicarbazepine acetate, gradually reduce dose and avoid abrupt discontinuation in order to minimize risk of increased seizure frequency and status epilepticus

Dosage Forms & Strengths

tablet

  • 200mg
  • 400mg
  • 600mg
  • 800mg

Partial-Onset Seizures

Indicated for partial-onset seizures as monotherapy or adjunctive therapy

<4 years: Safety and efficacy not established

4-17 years

  • Recommended initial weight based dosage
    • 11-21 kg: 200 mg PO qDay initially; titration increment not to exceed 200 mg/day
    • 22-38 kg: 300 mg PO qDay; titration increment not to exceed 300 mg/day
    • >38kg: 400 mg PO qDay; titration increment not to exceed 400 mg/day
    • Dosage should be increased based on clinical response and tolerability, no more frequently than once per week
  • Maintenance dosage
    • 11-21 kg: Not to exceed 400-600 mg/day
    • 22-31 kg: Not to exceed 500-800 mg/day
    • 32-38 kg: Not to exceed 600-900 mg/day
    • >38kg: Not to exceed 800-1200 mg/day

Dosage Modifications

Do not take adjunctively with oxcarbazepine

Coadministration with enzyme-inducing AEDs (eg, carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone): May need to increase eslicarbazepine dose

Renal impairment

  • Mild (CrCl ≥50 mL/min): No dosage adjustment necessary
  • Moderate-to-severe (CrCl <50 mL/min): Reduce the initial, titration, and maintenance doses by 50%; may adjust titration and maintenance doses according to clinical response

Hepatic impairment

  • Mild-to-moderate: No dosage adjustment required
  • Severe: Not recommended (not studied)

Dosing Considerations

When discontinuing eslicarbazepine acetate, gradually reduce dose and avoid abrupt discontinuation in order to minimize risk of increased seizure frequency and status epilepticus

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            • artemether/lumefantrine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of artemether/lumefantrine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inducers can result in decreased serum concentrations and loss of antimalarial efficacy

            • cariprazine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of cariprazine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. CYP3A4 is responsible for the formation and elimination of cariprazine's active metabolites. The effect of CYP3A4 inducers on cariprazine exposure has not been evaluated and the net effect is unclear.

            • cobimetinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of cobimetinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Avoid coadministration. Strong or moderate CYP3A inducers may decrease cobimetinib systemic exposure by >80% and reduce its efficacy.

            • dienogest/estradiol valerate

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of dienogest/estradiol valerate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Women should not choose estradiol valerate/dienogest as their contraceptive while using strong CYP3A4 inducers due to potential decrease in contraceptive efficacy. Estradiol valerate/dienogest should not be used for at least 28 days after discontinuation of the inducer due to possibility of decreased contraceptive efficacy.

            • doravirine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of doravirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of doravirine with a CYP3A inducer may decrease doravirine plasma concentrations and/or effects. Potential for loss of virologic response and possible resistance to doravirine.

            • elbasvir/grazoprevir

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of elbasvir/grazoprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. The therapeutic effect of elbasvir/grazoprevir may be reduced if coadministered with strong CYP3A inducers and is therefore contraindicated.

            • elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. May lead to loss of virologic response and possible resistance

            • lonafarnib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of lonafarnib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Lonafarnib is a sensitive CYP3A4 substrate. Coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers is contraindicated.

            • lumacaftor/ivacaftor

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of lumacaftor/ivacaftor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Strong CYP3A inducers have minimal effect on lumacaftor exposure, but decreased ivacaftor exposure (AUC) by 57%. This may reduce the effectiveness of lumacaftor/ivacaftor. Therefore, coadministration is not recommended.

            • lumefantrine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of lumefantrine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • lurasidone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of lurasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • mavacamten

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of mavacamten by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Contraindicated. Strong or moderate CYP2C19 inhibitors may increase mavacamten systemic exposure, resulting in heart failure due to systolic dysfunction.

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of mavacamten by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • naloxegol

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of naloxegol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Use of naloxegol with strong CYP3A4 inducers is not recommended

            • ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir & dasabuvir (DSC)

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir & dasabuvir (DSC) by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Strong CYP3A4 inducers may reduce partiaprevir and ritonavir levels, and therefore decreased efficacy of Viekira Pak

            • oxcarbazepine

              oxcarbazepine, eslicarbazepine acetate. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated.

            • pacritinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of pacritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • panobinostat

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of panobinostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Strong CYP3A4 inducers can reduce panobinostat levels by ~70% and lead to treatment failure.

            • praziquantel

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of praziquantel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Strong CYP450 inducers significantly decrease praziquantel blood levels

            • regorafenib

              eslicarbazepine acetate, regorafenib. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Strong CYP3A4 inducers decrease regorafenib levels and increase exposure of the active metabolite M-5.

            • rilpivirine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Contraindicated. Rilpivirine should not be co-administered with strong CYP 3A4 inducers. Potential for loss of virologic response and possible resistance to rilpivirine or to the NNRTI class.

            • roflumilast

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of roflumilast by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration not recommended; strong cytochrome P450 enzyme inducers decrease systemic exposure to roflumilast and may reduce the therapeutic effectiveness

            • vandetanib

              eslicarbazepine acetate decreases levels of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Avoid coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inducers; these drugs reduce exposure to vandetanib by up to 40%.

            Serious - Use Alternative (99)

            • abemaciclib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of abemaciclib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of abemaciclib with strong CYP3A4 inducers reduces plasma concentration of abemaciclib and its metabolites.

            • acalabrutinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of acalabrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of acalabrutinib with strong CYP3A inducers. If a strong CYP3A inducer must be used, increase acalabrutinib dose to 200 mg twice daily.

            • apremilast

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of apremilast by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with strong CYP inducers results in a significant decrease of systemic exposure of apremilast, which may result in loss of efficacy

            • avanafil

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of avanafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential effect of CYP3A4 inducers with avanafil was not evaluated. Concomitant use of avanafil and CY3A4 inducers is not recommended.

            • avapritinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of avapritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • axitinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of axitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Selection of concomitant medication with no or minimal CYP3A4 induction potential is recommended

            • bedaquiline

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of bedaquiline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of bedaquiline with strong CYP3A4 inducers due to potential for decreased therapeutic effect

            • bosutinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of bosutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong CYP3A4 inducers decreased bosutinib plasma concentration by ~85%

              eslicarbazepine acetate decreases levels of bosutinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong CYP3A4 inducers decreased bosutinib plasma concentration by ~85%.

            • brigatinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of brigatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inducers may decrease brigatinib efficacy.

            • cabazitaxel

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of cabazitaxel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of strong CYP3A4 inducers may decrease cabazitaxel concentrations. Avoid coadministration.

            • cabozantinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of cabozantinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of cabozantinib with strong CYP3A4 inducers. If a strong CYP3A4 inducer is required, increase cabozantinib dose by 40 mg/day (Cometriq) or by 20 mg/day (Cabometyx). Resume previous dose 2-3 days after strong CYP3A4 inducer discontinued.

            • ceritinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of ceritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • clopidogrel

              eslicarbazepine acetate decreases effects of clopidogrel by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Clopidogrel is metabolized by CYP2C19 enzyme to its active metabolite. Concomitant use of clopidogrel and CYP2C19 inhibitors may decrease plasma concentrations of the active metabolite of clopidogrel and reduction in platelet inhibition.

            • cobicistat

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of cobicistat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider alternative anticonvulsant or antiretroviral therapy to avoid potential changes in exposures. If coadministration is necessary, monitor for lack or loss of virologic response.

            • copanlisib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of copanlisib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of copanlisib with strong CYP3A4 inducers.

            • crizotinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of crizotinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • dabrafenib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of dabrafenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • daridorexant

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of daridorexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • deflazacort

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

            • dihydroergotamine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of dihydroergotamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • dihydroergotamine intranasal

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of dihydroergotamine intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • dronedarone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of dronedarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • elacestrant

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of elacestrant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • eliglustat

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of eliglustat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong CYP3A inducers significantly decreases eliglustat exposure; coadministration not recommended

            • elvitegravir

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of elvitegravir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid; coadministration with CYP3A inducers may result in decreased plasma concentrations of elvitegravir and/or a concomitantly administered protease inhibitor and lead to loss of therapeutic effect and to possible resistance

            • entrectinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of entrectinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ergotamine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of ergotamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin base

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin base by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin ethylsuccinate

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin ethylsuccinate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin lactobionate

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin lactobionate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin stearate

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ethinylestradiol

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of ethinylestradiol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Use additional or alternative nonhormonal birth control.

            • everolimus

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of everolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • fedratinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of fedratinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Effect of coadministering a moderate CYP3A4 inducer with fedratinib has not been studied.

            • finerenone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of finerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • flibanserin

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of flibanserin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong CYP3A4 inducers substantially decrease flibanserin systemic exposure.

            • ganaxolone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of ganaxolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of ganaxolone with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers. If coadministration unavoidable, consider increasing ganaxolone dose; however, do not exceed maximum daily dose for weight.

            • ibrutinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of ibrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong CYP3A inducers decrease ibrutinib plasma concentrations by ~10-fold

            • idelalisib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of idelalisib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration; strong CYP3A4 inducers significantly decrease idelalisib systemic exposure

            • infigratinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of infigratinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • irinotecan

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of irinotecan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • irinotecan liposomal

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of irinotecan liposomal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ivabradine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of ivabradine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of ivabradine with moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

            • ivacaftor

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of ivacaftor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inducers; systemic exposure of ivacaftor substantially reduced (ie, ~9-fold)

            • ivosidenib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of ivosidenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of ivosidenib with strong CYP3A4 inducers decreased ivosidenib plasma concentrations.

            • ixazomib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of ixazomib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of ixazomib with strong CYP3A inducers. Strong inducers have been shown to decrease ixazomib Cmax by 54% and AUC by 74%.

            • lefamulin

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of lefamulin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of lefamulin with strong or moderate CYP3A inducers unless the benefit outweighs risks. Monitor for reduced efficacy.

            • lemborexant

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of lemborexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lenacapavir

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of lenacapavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of lenacapavir with moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

            • leniolisib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of leniolisib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • levonorgestrel oral

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of levonorgestrel oral by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Use additional or alternative nonhormonal birth control.

            • lorlatinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of lorlatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use of lorlatinib with moderate CYP3A inducers. If unable to avoid, monitor ALT, AST, and bilirubin as recommended.

            • lumateperone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of lumateperone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lurbinectedin

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of lurbinectedin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • macimorelin

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of macimorelin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for false positive test results if macimorelin and strong CYP3A4 inducers are coadministered. Discontinue strong CYP3A4 inducer, allowing for sufficient washout time, before testing.

            • macitentan

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of macitentan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • metoclopramide intranasal

              eslicarbazepine acetate, metoclopramide intranasal. Either increases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Avoid use of metoclopramide intranasal or interacting drug, depending on importance of drug to patient.

            • midostaurin

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of midostaurin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong CYP3A4 inducers may decrease midostaurin concentrations resulting in reduced efficacy.

            • mobocertinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of mobocertinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • naldemedine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of naldemedine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inducers.

            • neratinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of neratinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of neratinib with strong/moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

            • netupitant/palonosetron

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of netupitant/palonosetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Netupitant is mainly metabolized by CYP3A4; avoid use in patients who are chronically using a strong CYP3A4 inducer

            • olaparib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of olaparib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of olaparib with strong CYP3A4 inducers.

            • olopatadine intranasal

              eslicarbazepine acetate and olopatadine intranasal both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.

            • olutasidenib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of olutasidenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong or moderate CYP3A inducers decrease olutasidenib (a CYP3A4 substrate) plasma concentrations and efficacy.

            • omaveloxolone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of omaveloxolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • osimertinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of osimertinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of osimertinib with strong CYP3A inducers.

            • palbociclib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of palbociclib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong CYP3A inducers decrease palbociclib plasma exposure by ~85%.

            • palovarotene

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of palovarotene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • pemigatinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of pemigatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • pirtobrutinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of pirtobrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, increase pirtobrutinib dose to 300 mg qDay (if dose is 200 mg qDay) or increase pirtobrutinib dose by 50 mg (if current pirtobrutinib dose is 50 mg or 100 mg qDay).

            • pomalidomide

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of pomalidomide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ponatinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of ponatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid unless the coadministration outweighs the possible risk of ponatinib underexposure; monitor for signs of reduced efficacy

            • pretomanid

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of pretomanid by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Pretomanid is a CYP3A4 substrate. Avoid coadministration of pretomanid with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

            • quizartinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of quizartinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ranolazine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of ranolazine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • rimegepant

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of rimegepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • rolapitant

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of rolapitant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Long-term coadministration of strong CYP3A4 inducers with rolapitant may significantly decrease rolapitant efficacy.

            • romidepsin

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of romidepsin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • selumetinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of selumetinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • sildenafil

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of sildenafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potent CYP3A4 inducers are expected to cause substantial decreases in sildenafil plasma levels

            • silodosin

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of silodosin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • siponimod

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of siponimod by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of siponimod with a drug that causes moderate CYP2C9 plus a moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducer is not recommended. Coadministration with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers alone is not recommended for patients with CYP2C9*1/*3 and*2/*3 genotype.

            • sirolimus

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of sirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • sofosbuvir/velpatasvir

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Velpatasvir is a substrate of CYP2B6, CYP2C8, and CYP3A4. Drugs that are moderate-to-potent inducers of CYP2B6, CYP2C8, or CYP3A4 may significantly decrease velpatasvir plasma concentrations, leading to potentially reduced therapeutic effect.

            • sonidegib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of sonidegib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sonidegib with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

            • tazemetostat

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of tazemetostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • tezacaftor

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of tezacaftor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • tolvaptan

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of tolvaptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • trabectedin

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of trabectedin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ulipristal

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of ulipristal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • valbenazine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of valbenazine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant use not recommended.

            • vemurafenib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of vemurafenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • venetoclax

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of venetoclax by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of venetoclax with strong or moderate CYP3A inducers. Consider alternative treatment with agents that have less CYP3A induction.

            • voclosporin

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of voclosporin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • vonoprazan

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of vonoprazan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • vorapaxar

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of vorapaxar by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • voxelotor

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of voxelotor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Voxelotor is primarily metabolized by CYP3A4. Avoid coadministration with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers. If unable to avoid coadministration, increase voxelotor dose (see Dosage Modifications).

            • zanubrutinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of zanubrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of zanubrutinib (a CYP3A4 substrate) with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. If unavoidable, increase zanubrutinib dose to 320 mg PO BID. After discontinuing the CYP3A4 inhibitor, resume previous dose of zanubrutinib.

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            • abiraterone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of abiraterone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid coadministration of abiraterone with strong CYP3A4 inducers; if a strong CYP3A4 inducer must be used, increase abiraterone dosage frequency from once daily to twice daily

            • alpelisib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of alpelisib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • alprazolam

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of alprazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ambrisentan

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of ambrisentan by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amiodarone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amitriptyline

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amlodipine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of amlodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • aprepitant

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of aprepitant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • aripiprazole

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of aripiprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • atogepant

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of atogepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Recommended atogepant dosage with concomitant use of strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers is 30 mg or 60 mg qDay.

            • atorvastatin

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of atorvastatin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • belumosudil

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of belumosudil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Caution when discontinuing CYP3A4 inducers that are coadministered with benzhydrocodone (prodrug of hydrocodone); plasma concentrations of hydrocodone may increase and can result in potentially fatal respiratory depression.

            • bexarotene

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of bexarotene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • bortezomib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of bortezomib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of bortezomib by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • brentuximab vedotin

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of brentuximab vedotin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • brexpiprazole

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of brexpiprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Double brexpiprazole dose over 1-2 weeks if administered with a strong CYP3A4 inducer.

            • budesonide

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of budesonide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • buprenorphine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of buprenorphine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • buprenorphine buccal

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of buprenorphine buccal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • buprenorphine subdermal implant

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of buprenorphine subdermal implant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor patients already on buprenorphine subdermal implant who require newly-initiated treatment with CYP3A4 inducer for signs and symptoms of withdrawal. If the dose of the concomitant CYP3A4 inducer cannot be reduced or discontinued, implant removal may be necessary and the patient should then be treated with a buprenorphine dosage form that permits dose adjustments. If a CYP3A4 inducer is discontinued in a patient who has been stabilized on buprenorphine, monitor the patient for overmedication.

            • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of buprenorphine, long-acting injection by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Patients who transfer to buprenorphine long-acting injection from transmucosal buprenorphine coadministered with CYP3A4 inducers should be monitored to ensure buprenorphine plasma levels are adequate. If the buprenorphine dose is inadequate and the CYP3A4 inducer cannot be reduced or discontinued, transition the patient back to a buprenorphine formulation that permits dose adjustments.

            • buspirone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of buspirone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • calcifediol

              eslicarbazepine acetate, calcifediol. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Drugs that stimulate microsomal hydroxylation reduce the half-life of calcifediol.

            • cannabidiol

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of cannabidiol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing the cannabidiol dose when coadministered with a moderate CYP2C19 inhibitor.

            • carbamazepine

              eslicarbazepine acetate, carbamazepine. Either decreases effects of the other by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. May need dose adjustment for eslicarbazepine or carbamazepine.Concomitant administration of eslicarbazepine and carbamazepine may increase the incidence of diplopia and dizziness. .

              carbamazepine, eslicarbazepine acetate. Either decreases levels of the other by increasing metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Dosage adjustment of either drug may be needed.

              carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of eslicarbazepine acetate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. May need dose adjustment for eslicarbazepine or carbamazepine.

            • carisoprodol

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of carisoprodol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cenobamate

              cenobamate, eslicarbazepine acetate. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cilostazol

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of cilostazol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cimetidine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of cimetidine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cinacalcet

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • citalopram

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of citalopram by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clobazam

              eslicarbazepine acetate, clobazam. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Concomitant administration can increase the potential for CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression).

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of clobazam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clomipramine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clopidogrel

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of clopidogrel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Clopidogrel efficacy may be reduced by drugs that inhibit CYP3A4. Inhibition of platelet aggregation by clopidogrel is entirely due to an active metabolite. Clopidogrel is metabolized to this active metabolite in part by CYP3A4.

            • colchicine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of colchicine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • conivaptan

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of conivaptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • conjugated estrogens

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of conjugated estrogens by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • conjugated estrogens, vaginal

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of conjugated estrogens, vaginal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cortisone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of cortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cyclosporine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of cyclosporine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • daridorexant

              eslicarbazepine acetate and daridorexant both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.

            • darifenacin

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of darifenacin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • darunavir

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of darunavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dasatinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of dasatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • deutetrabenazine

              eslicarbazepine acetate and deutetrabenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dexamethasone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of dexamethasone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dexlansoprazole

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of dexlansoprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dexmethylphenidate

              dexmethylphenidate increases effects of eslicarbazepine acetate by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diazepam

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of diazepam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of diazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diazepam intranasal

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of diazepam intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers may increase rate of diazepam elimination; therefore, efficacy of diazepam may be decreased.

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of diazepam intranasal by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong or moderate CYP2C19 inhibitors may decrease rate of diazepam elimination, thereby increasing adverse reactions to diazepam.

            • difelikefalin

              difelikefalin and eslicarbazepine acetate both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diltiazem

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of diltiazem by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dolutegravir

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of dolutegravir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust dose of dolutegravir to 50 mg PO q12hr for treatment naïve or treatment experienced INSTI-naïve.

            • doxorubicin

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of doxorubicin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • doxorubicin liposomal

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of doxorubicin liposomal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dronabinol

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of dronabinol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • efavirenz

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • elagolix

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of elagolix by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • eletriptan

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of eletriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • erdafitinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of erdafitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If a moderate CYP3A4 inducer must be coadministered, administer 8-mg/day dose initially, with potential to increase to 9 mg/day based on serum phosphate levels on Days 14-21 and tolerability. If a moderate CYP3A4 inducer must be coadministered after the initial dose increase period based on serum phosphate levels and tolerability, increase erdafitinib dose up to 9 mg. When a moderate inducer discontinued, continue erdafitinib at same dose, in absence of drug-related toxicity.

            • erlotinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of erlotinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • escitalopram

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of escitalopram by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • esomeprazole

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of esomeprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • estradiol

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of estradiol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • estradiol vaginal

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of estradiol vaginal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • estrogens conjugated synthetic

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of estrogens conjugated synthetic by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • estrogens esterified

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of estrogens esterified by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • estropipate

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of estropipate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ethotoin

              ethotoin decreases levels of eslicarbazepine acetate by increasing metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • etoposide

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of etoposide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • etravirine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of etravirine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of etravirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • exemestane

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of exemestane by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. For patients receiving exemestane with a potent CYP3A4 inducer the recommended dose of exemestane is 50 mg daily after a meal.

              eslicarbazepine acetate decreases levels of exemestane by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • felodipine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fentanyl

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of fentanyl by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of fentanyl with CYP3A4 inducers could lead to a decrease in fentanyl plasma concentrations, lack of efficacy or, possibly, development of a withdrawal syndrome in a patient who has developed physical dependence to fentanyl. After stopping a CYP3A4 inducer, as the effects of the inducer decline, the fentanyl plasma concentration will increase which could increase or prolong both the therapeutic and adverse effects.

            • fentanyl intranasal

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of fentanyl intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of fentanyl with CYP3A4 inducers could lead to a decrease in fentanyl plasma concentrations, lack of efficacy or, possibly, development of a withdrawal syndrome in a patient who has developed physical dependence to fentanyl. After stopping a CYP3A4 inducer, as the effects of the inducer decline, the fentanyl plasma concentration will increase which could increase or prolong both the therapeutic and adverse effects.

            • fentanyl transdermal

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of fentanyl transdermal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of fentanyl with CYP3A4 inducers could lead to a decrease in fentanyl plasma concentrations, lack of efficacy or, possibly, development of a withdrawal syndrome in a patient who has developed physical dependence to fentanyl. After stopping a CYP3A4 inducer, as the effects of the inducer decline, the fentanyl plasma concentration will increase which could increase or prolong both the therapeutic and adverse effects.

            • fentanyl transmucosal

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of fentanyl transmucosal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of fentanyl with CYP3A4 inducers could lead to a decrease in fentanyl plasma concentrations, lack of efficacy or, possibly, development of a withdrawal syndrome in a patient who has developed physical dependence to fentanyl. After stopping a CYP3A4 inducer, as the effects of the inducer decline, the fentanyl plasma concentration will increase which could increase or prolong both the therapeutic and adverse effects.

            • fosamprenavir

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of fosamprenavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fosaprepitant

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of fosaprepitant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fosphenytoin

              fosphenytoin decreases levels of eslicarbazepine acetate by increasing metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Higher doses of eslicarbazepine may be required.

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of fosphenytoin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • gefitinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of gefitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase gefitinib to 500 mg daily if coadministered with a strong CYP3A4 inducer. Resume gefitinib dose at 250 mg/day 7 days after discontinuing the strong inducer.

            • glecaprevir/pibrentasvir

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of drugs that induce CYP3A4 with glecaprevir/pibrentasvir may decrease glecaprevir/pibrentasvir plasma concentrations. Potential for loss of therapeutic effect.

            • guanfacine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of guanfacine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers significantly reduce guanfacine plasma concentrations and elimination half-life. If coadministered, more frequent dosing of the IR product may be required to achieve or maintain the desired hypotensive response. For patients with ADHD, FDA-approved labeling for ER guanfacine recommends that, if coadministered, doubling the recommended dose of guanfacine should be considered.

            • hydrocodone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of hydrocodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Caution when discontinuing CYP3A4 inducers that are coadministered with hydrocodone; plasma concentrations of hydrocodone may increase and can result in potentially fatal respiratory depression

            • hydroxyprogesterone caproate (DSC)

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of hydroxyprogesterone caproate (DSC) by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ifosfamide

              eslicarbazepine acetate increases toxicity of ifosfamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP3A4 inducers may increase the metabolism of ifosfamide to its active alkylating metabolites. CYP3A4 inducers may increase the formation of the neurotoxic/nephrotoxic ifosfamide metabolite, chloroacetaldehyde. Closely monitor patients taking ifosfamide with CYP3A4 inducers for toxicities and consider dose adjustment.

            • imipramine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • indinavir

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of indinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • isavuconazonium sulfate

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of isavuconazonium sulfate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ixabepilone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of ixabepilone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lacosamide

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of lacosamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              eslicarbazepine acetate increases toxicity of lacosamide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of lacosamide with sodium channel-blocking antiseizure drugs may increase the risk for AV block, bradycardia, or ventricular tachyarrhythmias. Monitor ECG before beginning lacosamide and after lacosamide is titrated to steady-state.

            • lansoprazole

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of lansoprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lapatinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of lapatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • levamlodipine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of levamlodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No information is available on the quantitative effects of CYP3A4 inducers on amlodipine. Closely monitor blood pressure when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A4 inducers.

            • levonorgestrel intrauterine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of levonorgestrel intrauterine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use additional or alternative nonhormonal birth control.

            • levonorgestrel oral/ethinylestradiol/ferrous bisglycinate

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of levonorgestrel oral/ethinylestradiol/ferrous bisglycinate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The efficacy of hormonal contraceptives may be reduced. Use an alternative method of contraception or a backup method when enzyme inducers are used with combined hormonal contraceptives (CHCs), and continue backup contraception for 28 days after discontinuing enzyme inducer to ensure contraceptive reliability.

            • linagliptin

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of linagliptin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use of alternative treatments is strongly recommended when linagliptin is to be administered with a CYP3A4 inducer.

            • lopinavir

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of lopinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • loratadine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of loratadine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lovastatin

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of lovastatin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Dose adjustment of some statins may be needed if a clinically significant change in lipids is noted.

            • maraviroc

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of maraviroc by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • medroxyprogesterone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of medroxyprogesterone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Contraceptive failure possible. Use alternative if available.

            • mestranol

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of mestranol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methadone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of methadone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methsuximide

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of methsuximide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methylphenidate transdermal

              methylphenidate transdermal will increase the level or effect of eslicarbazepine acetate by decreasing metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider decreasing the dose of these drugs when given coadministered with methylphenidate. Monitor for drug toxiticities when initiating or discontinuing methylphenidate.

            • methylprednisolone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of methylprednisolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • midazolam

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of midazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • midazolam intranasal

              midazolam intranasal, eslicarbazepine acetate. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concomitant use of barbiturates, alcohol, or other CNS depressants may increase the risk of hypoventilation, airway obstruction, desaturation, or apnea and may contribute to profound and/or prolonged drug effect.

            • mifepristone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of mifepristone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP3A4 inducers have not been studied, coadministration not recommended by manufacturer

            • modafinil

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of modafinil by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nelfinavir

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of nelfinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of nelfinavir by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nevirapine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of nevirapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nicardipine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of nicardipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nifedipine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of nifedipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • nilotinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of nilotinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nisoldipine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of nisoldipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • norgestrel

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of norgestrel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Moderate CYP3A4 inducers may decrease progestin concentration; consider use of additional barrier methods

            • omeprazole

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of omeprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • orlistat

              orlistat decreases levels of eslicarbazepine acetate by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Risk of convulsions.

            • ospemifene

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of ospemifene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of ospemifene by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • oxycodone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pantoprazole

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of pantoprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pazopanib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of pazopanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pentamidine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of pentamidine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phenobarbital

              phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of eslicarbazepine acetate by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Higher dosage of eslicarbazepine may be necessary

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of phenobarbital by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phenytoin

              phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of eslicarbazepine acetate by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Higher dosage of eslicarbazepine may be necessary and dose adjustment may be needed for phenytoin

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of phenytoin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pimavanserin

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of pimavanserin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid coadministration if possible. Monitor for reduced pimavanserin efficacy. An increase in pimavanserin dosage may be needed.

            • primidone

              primidone will decrease the level or effect of eslicarbazepine acetate by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Higher dosage of eslicarbazepine may be necessary

            • progesterone micronized

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of progesterone micronized by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quetiapine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of quetiapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quinidine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of quinidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rabeprazole

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of rabeprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • repaglinide

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of repaglinide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • riociguat

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of riociguat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Data not available for dose adjustment

            • ripretinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of ripretinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If coadministration cannot be avoided, increase dosing frequency from recommended dose of 150 mg once daily to 150 mg twice daily during co-administration period; monitor for clinical response and tolerability

            • ritonavir

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of ritonavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rosuvastatin

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of rosuvastatin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Dose adjustment of some statins may be needed if a clinically significant change in lipids is noted.

            • saquinavir

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate

              serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate increases effects of eslicarbazepine acetate by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sertraline

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of sertraline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sevelamer

              sevelamer decreases levels of eslicarbazepine acetate by increasing elimination. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • simvastatin

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of simvastatin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Dose adjustment of some statins may be needed if a clinically significant change in lipids is noted.

            • solifenacin

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of solifenacin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sorafenib

              eslicarbazepine acetate decreases levels of sorafenib by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • stiripentol

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of stiripentol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor closely if stiripentol is coadministered with a moderate CYP3A4 inducer.

            • sufentanil SL

              eslicarbazepine acetate decreases effects of sufentanil SL by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CYP3A4 inducers may decrease sufentanil levels and efficacy, possibly precipitating withdrawal syndrome in patients who have developed physical dependence to sufentanil. Discontinuation of concomitantly used CYP3A4 inducers may increase sufentanil plasma concentration.

            • sunitinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • suvorexant

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of suvorexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong CYP3A4 inducers may decrease suvorexant efficacy; if increased suvorexant dose required, do not exceed 20 mg/day

            • tacrolimus

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of tacrolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tadalafil

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of tadalafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid combination in pulmonary HTN patients. For patients with ED, monitor response to tadalafil carefully because of potential for decreased effectiveness.

            • tamoxifen

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of tamoxifen by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tasimelteon

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of tasimelteon by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid coadministration of tasimelteon with strong CYP3A4 inducers

            • temsirolimus

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • theophylline

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of theophylline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tinidazole

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of tinidazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tipranavir

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of tipranavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tivozanib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of tivozanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tofacitinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of tofacitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Loss of, or decreased response to tofacitinib may occur when coadministered with potent CYP3A4 inducers

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of tofacitinib by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tolterodine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of tolterodine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • toremifene

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of toremifene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP3A4 inducers increase rate of toremifene metabolism, lowering the steady-state concentration in serum.

            • tramadol

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of tramadol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Decreased AUC of tramadol and the active metabolite (O-desmethyltramadol) when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 and CYP2B6 inducers

            • trazodone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of trazodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triazolam

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of triazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • trimipramine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of trimipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ubrogepant

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of ubrogepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Dose adjustment is recommended with concomitant use of ubrogepant and moderate and weak CYP3A4 inducers. (see Dosage Modifications)

            • vardenafil

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of vardenafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • verapamil

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of verapamil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              verapamil decreases levels of eslicarbazepine acetate by increasing metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • vilazodone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of vilazodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider increasing vilazodone dose up to 2-fold (not to exceed 80 mg/day) when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inducers for >14 days

            • voriconazole

              eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of voriconazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of voriconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • vortioxetine

              eslicarbazepine acetate increases levels of vortioxetine by increasing metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider increasing the vortioxetine dose when coadministered with strong CYP inducers for >14 days; not to exceed 3 times original vortioxetine dose.

            • warfarin

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of warfarin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Warfarin's less potent R-enantiomer is metabolized in part by CYP3A4 (and also CYP1A2 and CYP2C19). Monitor INR more frequently if coadministered with inducers of these isoenzymes and adjust warfarin dose if needed.

            Minor (77)

            • alfentanil

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of alfentanil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • alfuzosin

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of alfuzosin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • aliskiren

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of aliskiren by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • almotriptan

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • alosetron

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of alosetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • amitriptyline

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • armodafinil

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of armodafinil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • atazanavir

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of atazanavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • atracurium

              eslicarbazepine acetate decreases effects of atracurium by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • biotin

              eslicarbazepine acetate decreases levels of biotin by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Biotin supplementation may be necessary.

            • bosentan

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of bosentan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • cevimeline

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of cevimeline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • cisatracurium

              eslicarbazepine acetate decreases effects of cisatracurium by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • clarithromycin

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • clomipramine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • clozapine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of clozapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • cyanocobalamin

              eslicarbazepine acetate decreases levels of cyanocobalamin by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • dapsone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of dapsone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • disopyramide

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of disopyramide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • docetaxel

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of docetaxel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • donepezil

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of donepezil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • doxycycline

              eslicarbazepine acetate decreases levels of doxycycline by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • dutasteride

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of dutasteride by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • eplerenone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • esomeprazole

              eslicarbazepine acetate decreases levels of esomeprazole by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Monitor for GI symptoms; net increased or decreased effect on PPI action unclear due to opposing CYP450 actions.

            • etonogestrel

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of etonogestrel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • eucalyptus

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of eucalyptus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • fesoterodine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of fesoterodine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • finasteride

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of finasteride by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • galantamine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of galantamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • hydrocortisone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • iloperidone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of iloperidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • imatinib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of imatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • imipramine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • isradipine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of isradipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • itraconazole

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of itraconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ketoconazole

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of ketoconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • levocarnitine

              eslicarbazepine acetate decreases levels of levocarnitine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • levoketoconazole

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of levoketoconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • levothyroxine

              eslicarbazepine acetate decreases levels of levothyroxine by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • liothyronine

              eslicarbazepine acetate decreases levels of liothyronine by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • montelukast

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of montelukast by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • nimodipine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of nimodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • nitrendipine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of nitrendipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • omeprazole

              eslicarbazepine acetate decreases effects of omeprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Monitor for GI symptoms; net increased or decreased effect on PPI action unclear due to opposing CYP450 actions.

            • onabotulinumtoxinA

              eslicarbazepine acetate decreases effects of onabotulinumtoxinA by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ondansetron

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. No dosage adjustment for ondansetron is recommended for patients on these drugs.

            • oxybutynin

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of oxybutynin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • paclitaxel

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of paclitaxel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • paclitaxel protein bound

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of paclitaxel protein bound by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • pancuronium

              eslicarbazepine acetate decreases effects of pancuronium by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • pantoprazole

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of pantoprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Monitor for GI symptoms; net increased or decreased effect on PPI action unclear due to opposing CYP450 actions.

            • parecoxib

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of parecoxib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • pimozide

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • pioglitazone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of pioglitazone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • prednisolone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of prednisolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • prednisone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of prednisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • propafenone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of propafenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • quinine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of quinine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • rabeprazole

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of rabeprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Monitor for GI symptoms; net increased or decreased effect on PPI action unclear due to opposing CYP450 actions

            • ramelteon

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of ramelteon by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • rapacuronium

              eslicarbazepine acetate decreases effects of rapacuronium by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • rocuronium

              eslicarbazepine acetate decreases effects of rocuronium by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • saxagliptin

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of saxagliptin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • succinylcholine

              eslicarbazepine acetate decreases effects of succinylcholine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • sufentanil

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of sufentanil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • thyroid desiccated

              eslicarbazepine acetate decreases levels of thyroid desiccated by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • vecuronium

              eslicarbazepine acetate decreases effects of vecuronium by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • vinblastine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of vinblastine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • vincristine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of vincristine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • vincristine liposomal

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of vincristine liposomal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • vinorelbine

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of vinorelbine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • zaleplon

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of zaleplon by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ziprasidone

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • zolpidem

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of zolpidem by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • zonisamide

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of zonisamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

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            Adverse Effects

            >10%

            800 mg dose

            • Dizziness (20%)
            • Headache (13%)
            • Somnolence (11%)

            1200 mg dose

            • Dizziness (28%)
            • Somnolence (18%)
            • Nausea (16%)
            • Headache (15%)
            • Diplopia (11%)

            1-10%

            800 mg dose

            • Nausea (10%)
            • Diplopia (9%)
            • Blurred vision (6%)
            • Vomiting (6%)
            • Diarrhea (6%)
            • Fatigue (4%)
            • Ataxia (4%)
            • Balance disorder (3%)
            • Falls (3%)
            • Tremor (2%)
            • Hyponatremia (2%)
            • Asthenia (2%)
            • Gait disturbance (2%)
            • Peripheral edema (2%)
            • Urinary tract infections (2%)

            1200 mg dose

            • Fatigue (7%)
            • Ataxia (6%)
            • Blurred vision (5%)
            • Tremor (4%)
            • Asthenia (3%)
            • Balance disorder (3%)
            • Depression (3%)
            • Rash (3%)
            • Insomnia (2%)
            • Dysarthria (2%)
            • Memory disturbance (2%)
            • Nystagmus (2%)
            • Gait disturbances (2%)
            • Diarrhea and constipation (2%)
            • Abdominal pain (2%)

            Postmarketing Reports

            Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems: Leukopenia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, megaloblastic anemia, and pancytopenia

            Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders: Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)

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            Warnings

            Contraindications

            Hypersensitivity to eslicarbazepine or oxcarbazepine

            Cautions

            Rare cases of anaphylaxis and angioedema have been reported in patients receiving therapy; anaphylaxis and angioedema associated with laryngeal edema can be fatal; if a patient develops any of these reactions after treatment and another cause cannot be established, the drug should be discontinued; patients with a prior anaphylactic-type reaction with either oxcarbazepine or this drug should not receive this therapy

            As with all antiepileptic drugs, therapy should be withdrawn gradually because of risk of increased seizure frequency and status epilepticus, but if withdrawal is needed because of a serious adverse event, rapid discontinuation can be considered

            Dose-dependent decreases in serum T3 and T4 (free and total) values observed in patients receiving therapy; these changes were not associated with other abnormal thyroid function tests suggesting hypothyroidism; abnormal thyroid function tests should be clinically evaluated

            Rare cases of pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, and leukopenia reported during postmarketing use in patients receiving therapy; discontinuation of therapy should be considered in patients who developpancytopenia, agranulocytosis, or leukopenia

            Drug-induced liver injury

            • Hepatic effects, ranging from mild to moderate elevations in transaminases (>3 times the upper limit of normal) to rare cases with concomitant elevations of total bilirubin (>2 times the upper limit of normal) reported with use; baseline evaluations of liver laboratory tests are recommended
            • The combination of transaminase elevations and elevated bilirubin without evidence of obstruction is generally recognized as animportant predictor of severe liver injury; Therapy should be discontinued in patients with jaundice or other evidence of significant liver injury (eg, laboratory evidence)

            Suicidal thoughts

            • Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), including eslicarbazepine, increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior in patients taking these drugs for any indication; monitor patients for notable changes in behavior that might be associated with suicidal thoughts or depression (notify health-care provider immediately if symptoms occur)
            • Anyone considering prescribing therapy or any other AED must balance risk with risk of untreated illness; epilepsy and many other illnesses for which AEDs are prescribed are themselves associated with morbidity and mortality and an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior
            • Should suicidal thoughts and behavior emerge during treatment, the prescriber needs to consider whether emergence of these symptoms in any given patient may be related to illness being treated
            • Patients, their caregivers, and families should be informed that AEDs increase risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior and should be advised of need to be alert for emergence or worsening of signs and symptoms of depression, including any unusual changes in mood or behavior; or emergence of suicidal thoughts, behavior, or thoughts about self-harm
            • Behaviors of concern should be reported immediately to healthcare providers

            Dermatologic reactions

            • Serious dermatologic reactions reported, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS); serious and sometimes fatal dermatologic reactions, including toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) and SJS, have been reported in patients using oxcarbazepine or carbamazepine which are chemically related
            • If a patient develops a dermatologic reaction while receiving therapy, discontinue use, unless reaction is clearly not drug-related; patients with a prior dermatologic reaction with oxcarbazepine, carbamazepine, or this drug should ordinarily not be treated with this drug

            Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms

            • Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) reported; DRESS may be fatal or life-threatening, and although not exclusively, presents with fever, rash, and/or lymphadenopathy, in association with other organ system involvement, such as hepatitis, nephritis, hematological abnormalities, myocarditis, or myositis sometimes resembling an acute viral infection
            • Eosinophilia is often present; because this disorder is variable in its expression, other organ systems not noted here may be involved; it is important to note that earlymanifestations of hypersensitivity, such as fever or lymphadenopathy, may be present even though rash is not evident. If such signs or symptoms are present, the patient should be evaluated immediately
            • Therapy should be discontinued and not be resumed if an alternative etiology for signs or symptoms cannot be established; patients with a prior DRESS reaction with either oxcarbazepine or this drug should not receive therapy

            Hyponatremia

            • Clinically significant hyponatremia (sodium <125 mEq/L) can develop in patients receiving therapy; measurement of serum sodium and chloride levels should be considered during maintenance treatment, particularly if patient is receiving other medications known to decrease serum sodium levels, and should be performed if symptoms of hyponatremia develop (eg, nausea/vomiting, malaise, headache, lethargy, confusion, irritability, muscle weakness/spasms, obtundation, or increase in seizure frequency or severity)
            • Cases of symptomatic hyponatremia and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) have been reported during postmarketing use; in clinical trials, patients whose treatment was discontinued because of hyponatremia generally experienced normalization of serum sodium within a few days without additional treatment; concurrent hypochloremia was also reportedpresent in patients with hyponatremia

            Neurological adverse reactions

            • Therapy causes dose-related increases in adverse reactions related to dizziness and disturbance in gait and coordination (dizziness, ataxia, vertigo, balance disorder, gait disturbance, nystagmus, and abnormal coordination)
            • There was increased risk of these adverse reactions during titration period (compared to maintenance period) and there also may be increased risk of these adverse reactions in patients 60 years of age and older compared to younger adults; nausea and vomiting also occurred with these events
            • Adverse reactions related to dizziness and disturbance in gait and coordination were observed in adult monotherapy trials and pediatric trials
            • Incidence of dizziness was greater with concomitant use of this drug and carbamazepine compared to the use of this drug without carbamazepine in adult and pediatric trials; consider dosage modifications of both this drug and carbamazepine if the drugs are used concomitantly
            • Dose-dependent increases in somnolence and fatigue-related adverse reactions (fatigue, asthenia, malaise, hypersomnia, sedation, and lethargy) reported
            • Therapy causes dose-dependent increases in cognitive dysfunction-related events in adults (memory impairment, disturbance in attention, amnesia, confusional state, aphasia, speech disorder, slowness of thought, disorientation, and psychomotor retardation)
            • Dose-dependent increases in events related to visual changes including diplopia, blurred vision, and impaired vision also reported
            • Prescribers should advise patients against engaging in hazardous activities requiring mental alertness, such as operating motor vehicles or dangerous machinery until the effect of therapy known
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            Pregnancy

            Limited available data with eslicarbazepine acetate use in pregnant women are insufficient to inform a drug-associated risk of adverse developmental outcomes

            Encourage women who are taking eslicarbazepine acetate during pregnancy to enroll in the North American Antiepileptic Drug (NAAED) Pregnancy Registry by calling 1-888-233-2334 or visiting http://www.aedpregnancyregistry.org

            Advise women of reproductive potential taking eslicarbazepine acetate who are using a contraceptive containing ethinylestradiol or levonorgestrel to use additional or alternative non-hormonal birth control

            Eslicarbazepine acetate was evaluated in rats and mice for potential adverse impact on fertility of the parental and first generation

            Lactation

            Eslicarbazepine is present in human milk; effects of eslicarbazepine acetate on the breastfed infant or on milk production are unknown

            Pregnancy Categories

            A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

            B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

            C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

            D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

            X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

            NA: Information not available.

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            Pharmacology

            Mechanism of Action

            Antiepileptic drug; eslicarbazepine acetate is a prodrug that is activated to eslicarbazepine (S-licarbazepine), the major active metabolite of oxcarbazepine

            Stabilizes neuronal membranes by blocking Na+ channels; this may inhibit repetitive firing and may decrease the propagation of synaptic impulses; may also increase potassium conductance and modulate the activity of high-voltage activated calcium channels

            Absorption

            Bioavailability: >90%

            Peak plasma concentration: 1-4 hr (as eslicarbazepine [major metabolite] of prodrug)

            Distribution

            Protein bound: <40%

            Vd: 61 L

            Metabolism

            Rapidly and extensively metabolized to its major active metabolite (eslicarbazepine) by hydrolytic first-pass metabolism

            Eslicarbazepine corresponds to 91% of systemic exposure

            Systemic exposure of minor active metabolites: (R)-licarbazepine 5%, oxcarbazepine 1%

            Systemic exposure of inactive glucuronide ~1%

            Moderate CYP2C19 inhibitor; no apparent autoinduction

            Elimination

            Half-life: 13-20 hr

            Excretion: >90% urine; two-thirds as unchanged form and one-third as glucuronide conjugate

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            Administration

            Instructions

            May take with or without food

            May swallow table whole or crush

            Discontinuation: Reduce dose gradually and avoid abrupt discontinuation to minimize risk of increased seizure frequency and status epilepticus

            Storage

            Store tablets at 20-25°C (68-77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F)

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            Patient Education
            eslicarbazepine oral

            ESLICARBAZEPINE - ORAL

            (ES-li-kar-BAZ-e-peen)

            COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Aptiom

            USES: Eslicarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat a certain type of seizure disorder (focal seizures). It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Eslicarbazepine may reduce the number of seizures you have.

            HOW TO USE: 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: Headache, shaking, drowsiness, tiredness, dizziness, unsteadiness, feeling of spinning, nausea, or vomiting may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: rapid/uncontrollable eye movements, blurred/double vision, loss of balance/coordination, signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, fever, chills), easy bruising/bleeding, pale skin.A small number of people who take anticonvulsants for any condition (such as seizure, bipolar disorder, pain) may experience depression, suicidal thoughts/attempts, or other mental/mood problems. Tell your doctor right away if you or your family/caregiver notice any unusual/sudden changes in your mood, thoughts, or behavior including signs of depression, suicidal thoughts/attempts, thoughts about harming yourself.Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: signs of liver disease (such as nausea that doesn't stop, dark urine, vomiting, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin), signs of low level of sodium in the blood (such as severe nausea, extreme drowsiness, confusion, irritability, new or worsening seizures), muscle weakness/tenderness/pain.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: fever, swollen lymph nodes, rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

            PRECAUTIONS: 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, mineral imbalance (such as low levels of sodium in the blood).This drug may make you dizzy or 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.

            DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Some products that may interact with this drug include: orlistat, rilpivirine.This medication may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control such as pills, patch, or ring. This could cause pregnancy. Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if you should use additional reliable birth control methods while using this medication and for at least 1 menstrual cycle after the end of treatment. Also tell your doctor if you have any new spotting or breakthrough bleeding, because these may be signs that your birth control is not working well.Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other products that cause drowsiness including alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants (such as carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), and opioid pain relievers (such as codeine, hydrocodone).Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.Eslicarbazepine is very similar to oxcarbazepine. Do not use medications containing oxcarbazepine while using eslicarbazepine.This medication may interfere with certain lab tests (such as thyroid tests), possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.

            OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

            NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.Lab tests (such as sodium/chloride levels, liver function) may be done before you start taking this medication and while you are taking it. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.

            MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

            STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

            MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For information about enrolling in MedicAlert, call 1-888-633-4298 (US) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

            Information last revised July 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.

            IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

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