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Epican 100 Tablet 90.0 tablets in 1 bottle

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Epican 100 Tablet is a product of Nuvenex Labs Pvt Ltd
Composition: Phenytoin (100mg)

Pack of 90 tablet

₹ 162.14

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All Details About Epican 100 Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Epican 100 Tablet

Description:

Epican 100 Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures). It controls seizures by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Epican 100 Tablet can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. This may increase gradually until your condition is stable. This medicine may take several weeks to work but it is important to take it regularly to get the benefit. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel fine, unless your doctor advises you to. You may have more seizures, or your bipolar disorder may get worse.

The most common side effects of this medicine include skin involuntary eye movement, lack of coordination, slurred speech, mental confusion, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and rash. Most side effects wear off, but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects.

Earlier taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, meningitis or depression or suicidal thoughts. Also let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine, including contraceptive pills. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, Epican 100 Tablet can be taken if it is clearly needed but the dose may be adjusted. You should avoid driving or riding a bicycle if this medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy. You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Epican 100 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Epican

  • Slurred speech
  • Confusion
  • Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
  • Coordination disorder
  • Sleepiness

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Epican 100 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Epican 100 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Epican 100 Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Epican 100 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Epican 100 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Epican 100 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

For how long does Epican 100 Tablet stay in your system?

On an average, Epican 100 Tablet may stay in your system for 5-6 days. This duration varies from person to person. In some cases, it may stay for about 9-10 days.

What happens if I stop taking Epican 100 Tablet?

Suddenly stopping Epican 100 Tablet may cause non-stop seizures (called status epilepticus), which can endanger life. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor. If required, your doctor will slowly reduce the dose before stopping it completely.

What are the symptoms that occur if I take more than the recommended dose of Epican 100 Tablet? Can I die from Epican 100 Tablet overdose?

Overdose of Epican 100 Tablet may cause jerky movements of the eyes (nystagmus), unclear speech, loss of balance, tremor, muscle stiffness or weakness, nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, fainting, blurred vision, slow and shallow breathing and even coma. Epican 100 Tablet overdose can cause very low blood pressure and respiratory problems. As a result of this, the patient can even die.

Who should avoid taking Epican 100 Tablet?

You should not take Epican 100 Tablet if you have liver disease, especially if you have a history of developing a liver problem due to Epican 100 Tablet. Also, patients taking Delavirdine (a medicine used in the treatment of HIV infection) should not take Epican 100 Tablet. Epican 100 Tablet may reduce the effectiveness of Delavirdine on HIV and the virus may also become resistant to Delavirdine. It is advised that you inform your doctor if you have any existing heart disorder before you receive Epican 100 Tablet.

Can I take Epican 100 Tablet with ibuprofen?

Epican 100 Tablet can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

What are the effects of Epican 100 Tablet on children?

The most common side effects related to Epican 100 Tablet in children are jerky movements of the eyes (nystagmus) and overgrowth of the gums. In some children, Epican 100 Tablet causes problems with thinking or behavior, mood change, slow or clumsy movements, or a loss of energy. Other side effects from high doses include unsteadiness in the feet and hands, sleepiness, and vomiting. These may be avoidable if the dose is increased slowly. These side effects quickly disappear when the dose is reduced.

Does Epican 100 Tablet cause weight gain?

Epican 100 Tablet has not been reported to cause weight gain. However, weight loss can occur with longer term use of a higher dose of Epican 100 Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Epican 100 Tablet.

Does Epican 100 Tablet make you sleepy?

Epican 100 Tablet can make you feel sleepy (sedation, somnolence, and drowsiness). Please consult your doctor if you feel very sleepy after taking Epican 100 Tablet, especially during the first few weeks of treatment or following a dose increase. Communicate to your doctor as you may be advised not to drive or use machines until it is established that your ability to perform such activities is not affected.

Does Epican 100 Tablet affect birth control?

Epican 100 Tablet does affect birth control. Epican 100 Tablet can decrease the effect of oral contraceptives (birth control pills) which can make the contraceptive (birth control) effect unreliable. Please talk to your doctor if you are asked to take the two medicines together as you may need to use extra protection for birth control.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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