OXC

Medical abbreviation · Drug

OXC
Stands forOxcarbazepine
CategoriesMedical

OXC stands for Oxcarbazepine, a drug abbreviation.

Antiseizure drug related to carbamazepine, used for focal seizures and off-label for bipolar disorder and nerve pain. Brand name Trileptal.

Example: OXC 300 mg BID, titrate weekly; check sodium given age over 65.

Usage notes

Oxcarbazepine causes fewer drug interactions than carbamazepine but more frequent hyponatremia. It shares the HLA-B*15:02-linked risk of severe skin reactions. About a quarter to a third of people allergic to carbamazepine also react to oxcarbazepine. It reduces the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives.

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