Compounds of general formula I are described ##STR1## as is a process for their preparation which consists of reacting a compound of formula II ##STR2## with hydroxylamine or its derivatives of formula III The compounds cited in the present invention have valuable pharmaceutical properties namely in the treatment of some disturbances in the central and peripheral nervous system.

New compounds of general formula I, including all possible stereoisomers, are described ##STR1## wherein: R is hydrogen, alkyl, aminoalkyl, halogenalkyl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkoxy, phenyl or substituted phenyl or pyridyl group. A process for their preparation consists of reaction of compound II ##STR2## with an acylating agent.

The invention is concerned with a parenteral formulation comprising a 5H-dibenz(b,f)azepine-5-carboxamide and an aqueous-based solvent. The parenteral formulation is useful in the treatment of seizures resulting from, e.g. epileptic attack.

A therapeutic formulation comprises a topically acceptable semisolid vehicle and carbamazepine, the vehicle consisting of components that are compatible with the carbamazepine, and the carbamazepine being in a concentration sufficient to permit a therapeutically effective amount of the carbamazepine to be absorbed from the formulation into the skin of a patient. The vehicle may be a cream, ointment, or gel. A method of treating a skin condition of a patient such as psoriasis comprises applying carbamazepine topically to the patient's skin until the condition improves. A method of administering carbamazepine to a patient comprises applying a formulation comprising carbamazepine topically to the patient's skin.

The invention is concerned with a parenteral formulation comprising a 5H-dibenz(b,f)azepine-5-carboxamide and an aqueous-based solvent. The parenteral formulation is useful in the treatment of seizures resulting from, e.g. epileptic attack.