Carbamazepine Toxicity with Generic Substitution
Two 6-year-old children with carbamazepine (CBZ) toxicity, reported from the University of Miami School of Medicine, were found to have 22% and 41% increases in serum CBZ levels after substitution of Tegretol with the generic brand, Epitol, because of insurance company policies.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Pediatric Neurology Briefs Publishers
1994-01-01
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| Series: | Pediatric Neurology Briefs |
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| Online Access: | https://www.pediatricneurologybriefs.com/articles/2778 |
| Summary: | Two 6-year-old children with carbamazepine (CBZ) toxicity, reported from the University of Miami School of Medicine, were found to have 22% and 41% increases in serum CBZ levels after substitution of Tegretol with the generic brand, Epitol, because of insurance company policies. |
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| ISSN: | 1043-3155 2166-6482 |