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Atretol Generic Name Atretol is better known as Carbamazepine. This medicine is mostly used to treat epilepsy, and works by stabilising the electrical activity of the brain. It is classes generally as an Anticonvulsant. Nerve cells talk to each other in the brain through electrical signals, and the brain has to control these rather like a central processor in a computer. Fits or Seizures occur when these signals become erratic, coming too quickly and too often, and the system breaks down. Carbamazepine stops sodium getting in the nerve cells when they shoot off too quickly. Sodium builds up to fire the signal between cells, so Carbamazepine eases the electrical activity. Activity between nerve cells is conducted through a chemical neurotransmitter called a Glutamate, and Carbamazepine helps to stabilise this. Without it, there is a knock-on effect that goes to build the signal, and this can lead to seizures. Another aspect of electrical activity in the brain is the fact that neurotransmitters can send signals of pain to the body. This condition is sometimes called Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Carbamazepine, can help stop these signals being sent at the wrong times. One of the other fields, in which Carbamazepine is used today, is in mood controls. People with Psychiatric problems called Bipolar Affective disorders, can experience problems brought on by mood swings, and Carbamazepine in the form of Atretol, can go some way to help this. Most of these patients will be tried out on the more traditional forms of mood stabilising such as Lithium. Here it would be used if the moods enter a rapid cycle of events. There have also been some cases where Doctors have used Carbamazepine to treat the withdrawal symptoms from drug and alcohol addiction. In addition it has also been used for severe migraine and a condition known as: “restless legs.” Warning Precautions
There are some very dangerous side effects associated with Carbamazepine and Atretol. If the patient experiences and symptoms such as sore throats; fever; ulcers in the mouth; rashes; purplish spots on the skin, or any easy bruising, they should contact the Doctor and say so. The reasons for this could be due to a blood disorder, and a reaction to the drug. The Doctor will want to carry out a blood test. Overdosing
Taking any medication more than the Doctors guidelines can be very dangerous. If the patient should overdose on the drug, symptoms should show up after 1 to 3 hours. But the most obvious signs are: dizziness, inability to urinate, involuntary rapid movements of the eyes, lack of co-ordination, pupil dilation, restlessness and twitching, drowsiness, irregular or reduced breathing, vomiting, convulsions, tremors, unconsciousness and coma. How to take Atretol
The medication should never be taken on an empty stomach, so only take it with a meal. If you missed your dose, or simply forgot, just wait for the next period in your schedule. Never take more than one dose of the drug in one session. The Doctor must be told if the schedule has not been kept to. Store the medication at room temperature in the container supplied. This will keep it away from extremes of light and moisture. Sometimes the drug can be supplied in liquid form. So make sure this is well shaken, and stored in a safe place. One very dangerous thing to do is to stop taking your medication, especially if you have been use to taking a high dosage over a long period of time. This can have severe effects and even seizures. Sometimes a patient may have to take Atretol for a number of weeks before the results can be felt. All doctors will be keen to reduce your dosage as you respond. Side Effects
Any side effects should be quickly reported to your Doctor. The most obvious, is not feeling well as a result of taking the drug. But other symptoms could show up. Skin rashes itching and peeling, are the most obvious ones. Liver problems sometimes come about as a result of your reaction to the drug, and this will show up in yellowing of the eyes and skin, unusually dark urine, loss of appetite, abdominal pains, nausea and vomiting, and general symptoms that you might think are simply flue. They may not be flu, and you should see the Doctor right away. As with all medication, you may be worried whilst driving or operating heavy machinery. You might feel tired or drowsy, and if this results in dizziness, then be very careful. |
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