carbamazepine

noun

car·​ba·​maz·​e·​pine ˌkär-bə-ˈma-zə-ˌpēn How to pronounce carbamazepine (audio)
: a tricyclic anticonvulsant and analgesic C15H12N2O used in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia and epilepsy

Examples of carbamazepine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Fiber supplements may interact with diabetes medications and interfere with your body’s ability to absorb certain medications, such as tricyclic antidepressants, carbamazepine, digoxin, lithium, or diabetes medications. Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2024 Some medications that interact with these supplements include antidepressants, diabetes medications, and carbamazepine. Suzanne Finkel, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2024 These medications include certain seizure medications like carbamazepine and phenytoin, barbiturates such as phenobarbital, HIV medications like efavirenz and fosamprenavir, and herbal preparations that contain St. John’s wort. Katia Hetter, CNN, 5 Mar. 2024 Epilepsy typically is treated with anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) such as Topamax (topiramate), Tegretol (carbamazepine), Lamictal (lamotrigine), or Dilantin (phenytoin). Diana Apetauerova, Verywell Health, 24 July 2023 In this model, Zhao analyzed how the design performed for the degradation of six different micropollutants, including gemfibrozil, ciprofloxacin, carbamazepine, clofibric acid, bisphenol A, and acetaminophen (Figure 6). IEEE Spectrum, 23 Jan. 2023 She was diagnosed with complex partial seizures and carbamazepine therapy was started. Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 18 Aug. 2017 Waxman’s experiments and computer simulations suggested carbamazepine might help this mother and son. Karen Weintraub, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2022 Gabapentin, an anti-seizure medicine often used for nerve pain, is one treatment, as is another antiseizure medicine, carbamazepine. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 2 Nov. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

carbamoyl (a radical of carbamic acid) + -azepine (as in benzodiazepine)

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of carbamazepine was in 1966

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“Carbamazepine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbamazepine. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

carbamazepine

noun
car·​ba·​maz·​e·​pine ˌkär-bə-ˈmaz-ə-ˌpēn How to pronounce carbamazepine (audio)
: a tricyclic anticonvulsant and analgesic C15H12N2O used in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia and epilepsy see tegretol

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