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arbetol 200mg tablet - Carbamazepine (200mg) medicine

Arbetol 200mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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Carbamazepine (200mg)
๐Ÿญ Osho Pharma Pvt Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jun 26, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 26, 2026

What is arbetol 200mg tablet used for?

Arbetol 200mg Tablet contains Carbamazepine, an anticonvulsant used to treat epilepsy and trigeminal neuralgia. It works by stabilizing nerve cell membranes and reducing abnormal electrical activity in the brain, thereby controlling seizures and nerve pain.

  • Generic Name: Carbamazepine
  • Manufacturer: Osho Pharma Pvt Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: D
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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๐Ÿ’Š arbetol 200mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Epilepsy (partial and generalized tonic-clonic seizures), trigeminal neuralgia, bipolar disorder (mania).

Off-label uses: Diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, alcohol withdrawal, ADHD, schizophrenia (adjunct).

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Carbamazepine
Brand NameAcetol 200mg Tablet CR
ManufacturerOsho Pharma Pvt Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassNEURO CNS
Action ClassSodium channel modulators (AED)
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from moisture and light.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionSlowly and almost completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract; controlled-release formulation provides sustained absorption.
DistributionDistributed widely; crosses blood-brain barrier and placenta; appears in breast milk.
Protein Binding75-90% bound to plasma proteins.
MetabolismHepatic metabolism via CYP3A4 to active metabolite carbamazepine-10,11-epoxide; also induces its own metabolism.
Half-LifeInitial half-life 25-65 hours, decreases to 12-17 hours with chronic use due to autoinduction.
ExcretionPrimarily renal (72%) as metabolites; 28% in feces.
Bioavailability~85% for immediate-release; controlled-release may have slightly lower bioavailability.
Onset of ActionVariable; antiepileptic effect may take days to weeks.
Peak Plasma TimeControlled-release: 4-8 hours.
Duration of Action12-24 hours depending on formulation.

How It Works

Stabilizes neuronal membranes by blocking voltage-gated sodium channels, reducing repetitive firing of action potentials.

Mechanism Steps

1Binds to voltage-gated sodium channels in neuronal membranes
2Inhibits sodium influx during depolarization
3Stabilizes the membrane and reduces repetitive firing

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take arbetol 200mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

๐ŸŒ… Morning โœ… โ˜€๏ธ Afternoon โŒ ๐ŸŒ† Evening โœ… ๐ŸŒ™ Night โŒ

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of arbetol 200mg tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Ataxia
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Blurred vision
  • Diplopia
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Dry mouth

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • Toxic epidermal necrolysis
  • Aplastic anemia
  • Agranulocytosis
  • Hepatitis
  • Pancreatitis
  • Cardiac arrhythmias
  • SIADH
  • Hypersensitivity reactions

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Lupus-like syndrome
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Osteomalacia
  • Gynecomastia
  • Pulmonary fibrosis
  • Renal failure

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Warfarin Major Increased bleeding risk
Oral Contraceptives Moderate Reduced contraceptive efficacy
Alcohol Moderate Increased CNS depression

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Warfarin
  • Oral contraceptives
  • Theophylline
  • Phenytoin
  • Valproic acid
  • Lamotrigine
  • Risperidone
  • Aripiprazole
  • Haloperidol
  • Methadone
  • Cyclosporine
  • Doxycycline
  • Felodipine
  • Itraconazole
  • Ketoconazole
  • Tramadol
  • Topiramate
  • Zonisamide

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Acetaminophen
  • Alprazolam
  • Bupropion
  • Citalopram
  • Clonazepam
  • Diazepam
  • Lorazepam
  • Olanzapine
  • Quetiapine
  • Sertraline
  • Venlafaxine
  • Warfarin (minor effect)

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Caffeine
  • Theophylline (minor)

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

Grapefruit juice may increase carbamazepine levels; avoid. Food may affect absorption but not significantly.

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

May increase CNS depression and reduce seizure threshold; avoid alcohol.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Moderate
Kidney
Low
Heart
Low
Pregnancy
Category D

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

History of bone marrow depression, hypersensitivity to carbamazepine or tricyclic antidepressants, MAO inhibitor use within 14 days, AV block, porphyria.

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

CBC, liver function tests, renal function, serum carbamazepine levels (therapeutic range 4-12 mcg/mL), ECG in elderly or cardiac patients.

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Excreted in breast milk; monitor infant for drowsiness and poor feeding; generally considered compat

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Supportive care; activated charcoal if recent ingestion; monitor cardiac, respiratory, and CNS status; consider hemodialysis in severe cases.

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered unless close to next dose; do not double dose.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jun 26, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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