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phenobarbitone, phenytoin, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, topiramate.
- The patient can fall pregnant, or the patient's hormone levels will not be regulated, the contraceptive might not reach the therapeutic effective levels to prevent ovulation.
- Drugs that are safe to use with oral contraceptives: Valproate, Lamotrigine, Gabapentin, Levetiracetam, Vigabatrin.
Yes, oral contraceptives can decrease serum levels of anti-epileptic drugs.
In neonates, the metabolism of these drugs is slower than in adults. In babies and children, the drugs are faster metabolized than in adults. The metabolism in geriatrics patients is slower than in an adult because their liver and renal functions are not optimal.
It is indicated so the patient's tolerance for the drugs can be monitored. The test helps to identify possible allergies, interactions, infections, and other abnormalities. This may affect the choice in medicine. The test is also used to monitor the liver and renal functions, to monitor the medicine metabolism.