Oxcarbazepine

Drug Details

Oxcarbazepine, available under brand names like Trileptal and Oxtellar XR, is a medication used to manage partial-onset seizures, also known as focal onset aware seizures, which originate from one side of the brain. Suitable for both adults and children, this drug can be prescribed alone or alongside other antiseizure medications. It is typically administered orally once or twice a day. Oxcarbazepine functions as a sodium channel blocker, which is believed to reduce seizure activity by inhibiting certain nerve cell activities in the brain, although its exact mechanism is not fully understood. Common side effects may include dizziness, nausea, and headaches. This medication is available in generic tablet form and as an oral suspension.