Aptiom is a prescription drug for the treatment of partial-onset seizures. Partial-onset seizures are abnormal electrical activity where the signals are not transmitted correctly in the brain. As opposed to other types of seizures, partial-onset only occurs in one part of the brain. Typically a person does not lose consciousness with this type of seizure. Fact Table Formula C17H16N2O3 License EU EMA, AU Bioavailability High bioavailability and reaches peak serum concentration 1-4 hours after a given dose Legal status RX Only Chemical Name Eslicarbazepine Acetate Elimination half-life 10-20 hours Dosage (Strength) 200mg (30 tablets), 400mg (30 tablets), 600mg (60 tablets) Pregnancy Consult a doctor Brands Aptiom Protein binding ~30% PubChem CID 179344 MedlinePlus - ChEBI 87016 ATC code N03AF04 DrugBank DB09119 KEGG D09612 Routes of administration Oral

Aptiom (Eslicarbazepine acetate)

The starting dosage is 400 mg by mouth once daily. This may be increased to 800 mg once daily after one week or 1200 mg once daily after two weeks.
The most common side effects may include the following: Abdominal pain, Abnormal gait, Agranulocytosis, Anaphylaxis, Angioedema, Ataxia, Blurred vision, Cognitive dysfunction, Constipation, Cough, Decreased hematocrit, Decreased hemoglobin, Decreased T3 level, Decreased T4, Decreased visual acuity, Depression, Diarrhea, Diplopia, Dizziness, DRESS syndrome, Drowsiness, Dysarthria, Equilibrium disturbance, Falling, Fatigue, Gastritis, Headache, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertension, Hypochloremia, Hyponatremia, Increased creatine phosphokinase, Increased LDL cholesterol, Increased serum bilirubin, Increased serum transaminases, Increased serum triglycerides, Insomnia, Leukopenia, Megaloblastic anemia, Memory impairment, Nausea, Nystagmus, Pancytopenia, Peripheral edema, Prolongation P-R interval on ECG, Severe dermatological reaction, SIADH, Skin rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Thrombocytopenia, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Tremor, Urinary tract infection, Vertigo, Vomiting, Weakness

Aptiom (Eslicarbazepine acetate)

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