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Aptiom contains the active ingredient eslicarbazepine acetate. It is a prescription anti-seizure medication used to treat partial-onset seizures in adults and children aged 4 years and older.
Aptiom may be used alone or together with other seizure medications. The treatment plan depends on the patient’s age, seizure history, response to previous treatments, and overall health.
Partial-onset seizures are now more commonly called focal seizures.
These seizures begin in one specific area of the brain. The symptoms depend on which part of the brain is affected and whether the person remains aware during the seizure.
A focal seizure may remain limited to one area or spread to both sides of the brain.
During a focal aware seizure, the person remains conscious and usually remembers what happened.
Possible symptoms may include:
These symptoms are caused by abnormal electrical activity in a specific part of the brain.
During a focal impaired-awareness seizure, the person may appear awake but may not respond normally to people or surroundings.
Possible signs may include:
The person may feel tired, confused, or have a headache after the seizure ends.
A focal seizure can sometimes spread from one part of the brain to both sides.
This may lead to loss of consciousness, body stiffening, and repeated jerking movements. This is called a focal-to-bilateral tonic-clonic seizure.
Aptiom helps reduce the abnormal electrical activity that can cause focal seizures and their spread.
Aptiom belongs to a class of medications called voltage-gated sodium channel blockers.
Nerve cells communicate through electrical signals. Sodium channels help these signals move through the nerves.
During a seizure, groups of nerve cells become overly active and send repeated abnormal signals. Aptiom helps keep certain sodium channels inactive for longer.
This stabilizes the nerve cells and reduces their ability to fire rapidly and repeatedly.
When Aptiom works effectively, it may help:
The response varies from person to person. Some patients may become seizure-free, while others may continue to have seizures but experience them less often.
Aptiom may be used as monotherapy, meaning it is the only seizure medication being taken.
It may also be used as adjunctive therapy, meaning it is taken together with one or more other anti-seizure medications. Current prescribing information supports both uses in patients aged 4 years and older.
A healthcare provider will decide whether Aptiom should replace another treatment or be added to an existing seizure plan.
Do not stop or reduce another seizure medication when starting Aptiom unless your healthcare provider gives you a specific schedule.
Aptiom is usually started at a lower dose and increased gradually.
Slow dose increases allow the body to adjust and may reduce side effects such as:
The correct dose depends on age, body weight, kidney function, seizure control, and other medications.
Aptiom must be taken every day as prescribed, not only when a seizure occurs.
Regular dosing helps maintain a steady amount of medication in the body. Missing doses can lower medication levels and increase the chance of a breakthrough seizure.
Take Aptiom at approximately the same time each day.
Aptiom does not work quickly enough to stop a seizure that is already happening.
A healthcare provider may prescribe a separate rescue medication for prolonged seizures or seizure clusters.
Family members and caregivers should know:
Stopping Aptiom suddenly can cause seizures to become more frequent or severe. It may also increase the risk of status epilepticus, which is a prolonged or repeated seizure emergency.
When treatment needs to be stopped, the dose is usually reduced gradually under medical supervision.
Do not change the dose or stop taking Aptiom without speaking with your healthcare provider.
Your healthcare provider may ask you to keep a seizure diary.
Record information such as:
This information helps determine whether Aptiom is working and whether the dose or treatment plan needs to be changed.
Aptiom helps control seizures, but it does not cure epilepsy or repair the underlying cause of the condition.
A complete epilepsy treatment plan may also include:
Continue taking Aptiom even when you feel well and have not had a recent seizure.
A healthcare provider will decide whether Aptiom is appropriate based on:
Regular follow-up is needed to assess seizure control, medication tolerance, and whether continued treatment is appropriate.
Take Aptiom exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
Aptiom is taken by mouth once daily and may be taken with or without food. Take it at approximately the same time each day to help maintain a steady amount of medication in your body.
The tablet may be swallowed whole or crushed, depending on the instructions provided with your medication.
Aptiom is usually started at a lower dose and increased gradually.
Increasing the dose slowly allows your body to adjust and may reduce side effects such as dizziness, sleepiness, nausea, blurred vision, or problems with balance and coordination.
Your healthcare provider will decide how quickly to increase your dose based on seizure control and how well you tolerate the medication.
The usual starting dose for adults is 400 mg once daily.
Some adults may begin with 800 mg once daily if a faster effect is needed and the healthcare provider determines that the potential benefit is greater than the increased risk of side effects.
The dose may be increased after one week or at weekly intervals.
The usual maintenance dose is between 800 mg and 1,600 mg once daily. Your healthcare provider will prescribe the lowest dose that provides adequate seizure control.
The dose for children is based on body weight.
Depending on the child’s weight, the usual starting dose ranges from 200 mg to 400 mg once daily. The dose may be increased at weekly intervals based on seizure control and side effects.
The usual maintenance dose ranges from 400 mg to 1,200 mg once daily.
Do not calculate or change a child’s dose without guidance from a healthcare provider.
The kidneys help remove Aptiom from the body.
People with reduced kidney function may need a lower dose or slower dose increases. Kidney function may be checked before and during treatment.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have kidney disease or reduced kidney function.
Do not take more Aptiom, take it more often, or continue it longer than prescribed.
Taking a higher dose will not control seizures faster and may increase the risk of serious side effects.
Do not change your dose based on a single seizure or temporary change in symptoms. Contact your healthcare provider for advice.
Take a missed dose as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next scheduled dose.
If the next dose is due soon, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule.
Do not take two doses at once or take extra medication to make up for a missed dose.
Do not stop taking Aptiom without speaking with your healthcare provider.
Stopping an anti-seizure medication suddenly may cause seizures to return, become more frequent, or become more severe. It may also increase the risk of a prolonged seizure emergency.
When Aptiom needs to be stopped, your healthcare provider will usually lower the dose gradually.
Take Aptiom every day, even when you feel well and have not recently experienced a seizure.
Keep all follow-up appointments so your healthcare provider can monitor seizure control, side effects, kidney function, and your response to treatment.
Aptiom (Eslicarbazepine) is available in the following forms and strength:
Older adults may be more sensitive to Aptiom because kidney function often decreases with age.
The kidneys remove eslicarbazepine from the body. Reduced kidney function can cause the medication to build up and increase the risk of side effects.
A healthcare provider may check kidney function and adjust the dose when necessary.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have kidney disease or reduced kidney function before starting Aptiom.
People with kidney impairment may need a lower dose. Kidney-function tests may be performed before and during treatment.
Contact your healthcare provider if you develop reduced urination, swelling in the feet or ankles, unusual tiredness, or other signs of kidney problems.
Aptiom may rarely cause serious liver injury.
Your healthcare provider may order liver-function tests if you have liver disease or develop symptoms of liver problems.
Contact your healthcare provider promptly if you experience:
Aptiom may need to be stopped if significant liver injury develops.
Aptiom may rarely cause serious skin reactions, including Stevens–Johnson syndrome.
Stop taking Aptiom and seek medical attention immediately if you develop:
A new rash should be assessed promptly because serious reactions can worsen quickly.
Aptiom may cause a severe allergic reaction or a condition called DRESS, which can affect the skin, liver, blood cells, or other organs.
Seek immediate medical care if you develop:
Do not take Aptiom if you have had an allergic reaction to eslicarbazepine acetate or oxcarbazepine.
Like other anti-seizure medications, Aptiom may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior in a small number of people.
Patients, family members, and caregivers should watch for:
New or worsening depression
Anxiety or agitation
Unusual irritability
Sudden changes in mood or behavior
Thoughts of self-harm or suicide
Contact a healthcare provider immediately if these symptoms appear, especially after treatment begins or the dose changes.
Aptiom commonly causes nervous-system side effects, particularly when treatment begins or the dose is increased.
Possible effects include:
These effects may increase the risk of falls or injuries.
Do not drive, operate machinery, or perform hazardous activities until you know how Aptiom affects you.
Aptiom may interact with other anti-seizure medications, hormonal contraceptives, blood thinners, and medicines processed by the liver.
Tell your healthcare provider about all prescription medications, over-the-counter products, vitamins, herbal supplements, and recreational substances you use.
Do not start, stop, or change another medication without medical advice. Your Aptiom dose or the dose of another medicine may need to be adjusted.
Your healthcare provider may monitor:
Attend all follow-up appointments and report new or worsening symptoms promptly. Do not stop Aptiom suddenly, as this may cause seizures to become more frequent or severe.
A savings card may be available to eligible patients in the United States who have commercial or private insurance. Eligibility rules, coverage limits, and program benefits may change. Government-funded insurance plans, such as Medicare or Medicaid, are generally not eligible for manufacturer copay cards. Ask your pharmacist or contact the Aptiom savings program to confirm whether you qualify before relying on the discount. Savings programs may differ or may not be available outside the United States.
Aptiom is approved to treat partial-onset seizures, also called focal seizures, in adults and children aged 4 years and older. It may be used alone or with other anti-seizure medications. It is not specifically approved for other seizure types unless a specialist determines that its use is appropriate. Aptiom helps control seizures, but it does not cure epilepsy.
Aptiom may be taken with other medications when prescribed by a healthcare provider. However, it can interact with certain medicines and change how well they work or increase the risk of side effects. Tell your healthcare provider about all prescription medications, over-the-counter products, vitamins, herbal supplements, and hormonal contraceptives you use. Do not start, stop, or change another medication without medical guidance. Aptiom may reduce the effectiveness of hormonal birth control, so another form of contraception may be recommended.
Aptiom is not considered addictive or habit-forming. However, your body depends on regular treatment to maintain seizure control. Stopping Aptiom suddenly may cause seizures to return, become more frequent, or become more severe. A healthcare provider will normally reduce the dose gradually when treatment needs to be stopped.
There is limited information about Aptiom use during pregnancy. Animal studies suggest that it may harm an unborn baby, but the exact risk in humans is not fully known. Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant. Do not stop Aptiom suddenly because uncontrolled seizures can also be dangerous during pregnancy. Your healthcare provider will help weigh the benefits of seizure control against the possible risks of treatment.
Eslicarbazepine passes into breast milk. Tell your healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. Together, you can decide whether to continue Aptiom, use another treatment, or avoid breastfeeding based on your medical needs and the possible risks to the baby.
| Generic name: | Eslicarbazepine |
|---|---|
| Formulation: | Tablet |
| Strength(s): | 200mg, 400mg, 600mg, 800mg |
| Quantities Available: | 30, 60, 90, 120 |
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When ordering Aptiom (eslicarbazepine) from a Canadian pharmacy, you can typically purchase up to a 90-day supply at one time. This practice is common for prescription medications to ensure continuity of treatment and minimize the need for frequent refills.
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Dosage and Quantity: Aptiom is prescribed in various strengths, such as 200 mg, 400 mg, 600 mg and 800 mg tablets, depending on your specific treatment plan. For example, if you are prescribed 800 mg per day, you would order 90 tablets for a 90-day supply (90 days x 1 tablet per day).
No, we do not sell eslicarbazepine directly on our website. However, you can still enjoy low prices on Aptiom, which contains eslicarbazepine as an active ingredient. To purchase Aptiom from us, you will need a valid prescription from your healthcare provider. We require this to dispense the medication safely and legally. You can submit your prescription by mailing it to us, faxing it, or uploading it through your online account.
Yes, we ship Aptiom (eslicarbazepine) to both the United States and Puerto Rico.
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