Ezogabine (By mouth)
e-ZOG-a-been
Treats seizures.
Drug classes
Anticonvulsant (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Ezogabine is used together with other medicines to control partial seizures (convulsions) in the treatment of epilepsy.
Ezogabine belongs to a class of medicines called anticonvulsants. It acts in the brain to prevent seizures. However, this medicine cannot cure epilepsy and will only work to control seizures as long as you continue to take it.
This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Tablet
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Swallow the tablet whole. Do not break, crush, dissolve, or chew it.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Missed dose:Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Some foods and medicines can affect how ezogabine works. Tell your doctor if you are using
Carbamazepine Phenytoin Digoxin Atropine, scopolamine, dicyclomine, glycopyrrolateDo not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.
When Not To Use
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use this medicine if you had an allergic reaction to ezogabine.
Warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, heart failure, a heart rhythm problem (such as QT prolongation), an enlarged prostate, urination problems, or depression.
This medicine may cause the following problems:
Damage to the eyes, that may lead to vision loss Trouble urinating or not being able to urinate Hallucinations or other psychiatric problems Heart rhythm problemsThis medicine may cause confusion, depression, or thoughts of suicide. Tell your doctor right away if you start to feel more depressed or think about hurting yourself.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy, or it may cause vision changes. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
You will need to have your eyes examined every 6 months. It is important that you keep these appointments.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Possible side effects
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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Blue, gray-blue, or brown color changes to your skin, nails, lips, mouth, or eyes
Blurred vision, trouble seeing, double vision
Decrease in how much or how often you urinate, painful urination
Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
Severe confusion
Depression; thoughts of hurting yourself or others; seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Clumsiness, unsteadiness
Dizziness, drowsiness, or being forgetful
Tiredness or weakness
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Brand names include
Potiga
There may be other brand names for this medicine.