Carbamazepine: At a Glance

Carbamazepine

Also known as: Tegretol®, Carbatrol®; often referred to by brand name (see MedlinePlus Drug Information)
Formal name: Carbamazepine, Total
Related tests: Valproic acid, Carbamazepine-10,11 Epoxide, Phenytoin, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

	At A Glance
	Why get tested? To determine the concentration of carbamazepine in the blood and to maintain a therapeutic level When to get tested? At regular intervals to monitor the drug’s level; when indicated to detect low or excessive (potentially toxic) concentrations Sample required? A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm Next >>

This article was last reviewed on December 26, 2007.