Equetro

Active Ingredient(s): Carbamazepine
FDA Approved: * December 10, 2004
Pharm Company: * SHIRE
Category: Bipolar Disorder

Carbamazepine (CBZ), sold under the trade name Tegretol among others, is an anticonvulsant medication used primarily in the treatment of epilepsy and neuropathic pain.[1] It is used as an adjunctive treatment in schizophrenia along with other medications and as a second-line agent in bipolar disorder.[3][1] Carbamazepine appears to work as well as phenytoin and valproate for focal and generalized seizures.[4] It is not effective ... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Equetro SPD417;200;mg
12 Hr Equetro 200 mg Extended Release Capsule
NDC: 30698-421
Labeler:
Validus Pharmaceuticals LLC
12 Hr Equetro 100 mg Extended Release Capsule
NDC: 30698-419
Labeler:
Validus Pharmaceuticals LLC
12 Hr Equetro 300 mg Extended Release Capsule
NDC: 30698-423
Labeler:
Validus Pharmaceuticals LLC

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