APTIOM- eslicarbazepine acetate tablet
APTIOM- eslicarbazepine acetate
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
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This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. |
Revised 9/2017 |
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MEDICATION GUIDE
APTIOM (ap tee' om) (eslicarbazepine acetate) tablets |
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What is the most important information I should know about APTIOM?
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1. Like other antiepileptic drugs, APTIOM may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500.
Call a healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you: |
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How can I watch for early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions?
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2. APTIOM may cause allergic reactions or serious problems which may affect organs and other parts of your body like the liver or blood cells. You may or may not have a rash with these types of reactions.
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following: |
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Some medicines can also cause low sodium in your blood. Be sure to tell your healthcare provider about all the other medicines that you are taking. | |||||||
What is APTIOM?
APTIOM is a prescription medicine used to treat partial-onset seizures. It is not known if APTIOM is safe and effective in children under 4 years of age. |
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Who should not take APTIOM?
Do not take APTIOM if you are allergic to eslicarbazepine acetate, any of the other ingredients in APTIOM, or oxcarbazepine. See the end of this Medication Guide for a complete list of ingredients in APTIOM. |
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What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking APTIOM?
Before taking APTIOM, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
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Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Taking APTIOM with certain other medicines may cause side effects or affect how well they work. Do not start or stop other medicines without talking to your healthcare provider. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take: |
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Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for a list of these medicines, if you are not sure. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. |
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How should I take APTIOM?
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What should I avoid while taking APTIOM?
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What are the possible side effects of APTIOM?
See “What is the most important information I should know about APTIOM?” APTIOM may cause other serious side effects including:
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Get medical help right away if you have any of the symptoms listed above or listed in “What is the most important information I should know about APTIOM?”
The most common side effects of APTIOM include: |
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Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of APTIOM. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. |
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How should I store APTIOM?
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Keep APTIOM and all medicines out of reach of children. | |||||||
What are the ingredients in APTIOM?
Active ingredient: eslicarbazepine acetate Inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, and povidone |
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General information about the safe and effective use of APTIOM.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use APTIOM for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give APTIOM to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about APTIOM. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about APTIOM that is written for health professionals. For more information, go to www.aptiom.com or call 1-888-394-7377. |
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