Definition

Carbamazepine is an antiepileptic drug used to reduce or suppress seizures. The medication is also commonly prescribed to relieve certain neurogenic pain such as trigeminal neuralgia. This drug decreases abnormal electrical impulses through nerve cell pathways by inhibiting the activity of sodium channels in neurons. Consequently, it blocks the repetitive impulses that trigger seizures. In the United States, brand names for carbamazepine include Tegretol, Carbatrol, and Epitol. This medication is classified into the following categories: anticonvulsant, antimanic, and antineuralgic.

Purpose

Due to its high efficacy, carbamazepine is in many cases a...