Oxcarbazepine
Quoted from the FDA label. Product labels differ by manufacturer and change over time; confirm against the label for the product you are using. Not yet reviewed by a ClinDose pharmacist.
Dosing in kidney impairment
Dosage Modification for Patients with Renal Impairment In patients with impaired renal function (creatinine clearance <30 mL/min), initiate oxcarbazepine tablets at one-half the usual starting dose (300 mg/day, given twice a day), and increase slowly to achieve the desired clinical response [ see Clinical Pharmacology ]
Preparation and administration
Administration Information Oxcarbazepine tablets can be taken with or without food [ see Clinical Pharmacology ]. Oxcarbazepine oral suspension and oxcarbazepine tablets may be substituted at equal doses.