Summary: On this episode, I discuss carbamazepine pharmacology. This drug is most commonly used for seizures, bipolar disorder, or trigeminal neuralgia.<br> <br> <br> <br> Carbamazepine is an autoinducer and can reduce the concentrations of numerous drugs. Some examples include apixaban, warfarin, rivaroxaban, diltiazem, verapamil, and many more!<br> <br> <br> <br> Carbamazepine has the potential to cause Steven Johnson's Syndrome. This has a much greater chance of happening in patients with certain genetics.<br> <br> <br> <br> Carbamazepine can contribute to SIADH and cause significant hyponatremia.<br> <br> <br> <br> Carbamazepine has boxed warning for numerous potential events like aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, and the above-mentioned SJS.
