Carbamazepine

Question 1

Therapeutic range

Answer 1

4- 12 mg/L

Question 2

Side effects

Answer 2

BLOOD 
 - sore throat, mouth ulcers, bruising 
HEPATIC 
- fever, jaundice, N+V, darke urine, fatigue, stomach pain 
SKIN 
- rash 

Blurred vision
Ataxia
Drowsiness

Question 3

Monitor

Answer 3

FBC

Renal function liver function

Question 4

Patient advice

Answer 4

SAME brand 
Gradual withdrawal (over 4 weeks)