what is oxcarbazepine used to treat
Oxcarbazepine is an anticonvulsant, or antiepileptic drug. It works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures. Oxcarbazepine is used either alone or with other medicines to treat partial seizures. The Trileptal brand of oxcarbazepine is used as a single medicine in adults and children who are at least 4 years old. Trileptal is used with other medicines in adults and children who are at least 2 years old. The Oxtellar XR brand of oxcarbazepine is used with other medicines in adults and children who are at least 6 years old. Oxcarbazepine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Last reviewed on RxList 4/17/2015. Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) is an anticonvulsant, or antiepileptic drug, used to treat partial seizures in adults and children who are at least 2 years old. Trileptal is available in generic form.