Trioptal 600mg tablet

Trioptal 600 mg is a prescription anticonvulsant drug that is mainly used in the prevention and treatment of partial-onset seizures in adults and children. It is comprised of the active component oxcarbazepine, whose mode of action is to stabilize overexcited nerves within the brain so as to lower the occurrence of excessive electrical activity.Key PointsMain Use: Seizure and epilepsy treatment (it can either be used alone or together with other drugs).Category: Antiepileptic or Anticonvulsant.Drug Action: It lowers the repetitive firing of brain cells by stabilizing the sodium channels.Common Side Effects: Dizziness, drowsiness, headaches, blurred vision, tiredness, and nausea.Safety MeasuresSafety Concerns: It may cause hyponatremia or low sodium levels within the blood, your healthcare provider may have to take some blood tests.Drug Interaction: It may lower the efficiency of birth control pills, thus you should seek for alternative methods of contraception.Do not stop taking this medication suddenly.