Medical MCQ-Carbamazepine has been utilized to successfully diminish attacks in trigeminal neuralgia. During this therapy, which of the following is indicated?

Carbamazepine has been utilized to successfully diminish attacks in trigeminal neuralgia. During this therapy, which of the following is indicated?

Clinical observation only

Clinical observation and complete blood and platelet counts prior to and at frequent intervals during therapy

No monitoring

Complete blood investigation, only if adverse symptoms arise

Question Category:

Pathology

Correct Answer:

Clinical observation and complete blood and platelet counts prior to and at frequent intervals during therapy

Description:

Aplastic anemia and leucopenia are rare complications of carbamazepine therapy. So, the patients receiving carbamazepine must have periodic hematological laboratory investigations.

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