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What is the equivalent dose of eslicarbazepine acetate (ESL) compared to oxcarbazepine (OXC)?

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Eslicarbazepine acetate–Oxcarbazepine Equivalent Dosing

When switching from oxcarbazepine (OXC) to eslicarbazepine acetate (ESL) as an overnight transition, a dose equivalence of OXC:ESL = 1:1 is recommended. [1]

Equivalent Dose Conversion

  • ESL (mg) = OXC (mg) for the overnight switch. [1]

Clinical Application Context

This 1:1 equivalence is specifically described for the transition from OXC to ESL. [1]

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