1153. Carbamazepine
Description
Carbamazepine is a drug from the group of antiepileptic drugs. The drug has a very narrow therapeutic window and is highly toxic in case of overdose.
To maintain the therapeutic effect and prevent the development of side effects, the concentration of the drug in the patient's blood should be constantly monitored. This test provides such an opportunity. With its help, it is possible to identify both an overdose of carbamazepine and adjust the dose to achieve the desired therapeutic effect.
When and who needs the test?
- determination of the concentration of carbamazepine in the blood to maintain an adequate therapeutic dose;
- selection and adjustment of the dose of the drug;
- identification of an insufficient or excessive dose of the drug.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...