CARBAMazepine Flashcards
1
Q
How should CARBAMazepine be intiated?
A
Increase dose slowly to allow for enzyme induction at start of treatment; steady-state plasma concentration may not be achieved for 2–4 weeks because of autoinduction of metabolism
2
Q
What should you always do in a medication history when a patient has started CARBAMazepine in hospital?
A
Counsel them on the risk of drug interactions (including with herbal products) in case you don’t have the chance to see them again before discharge
