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Lacobris-100 Tab Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

LACOSAMIDE-100MG

Uses:

<p>Lacobris-100 Tab is used in the treatment of focal or partial seizures. The detailed uses of Lacobris-100 Tab are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Partial-Onset Seizures:</strong> Lacobris-100 Tab is used in adults and children (≥4 years) to treat focal seizures, either alone or with other medications.</li><li><strong>Primary Generalised Tonic-Clonic Seizures: </strong>Lacobris-100 Tab helps manage full-body seizures that cause muscle stiffening and jerking.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Lacobris-100 Tab effectively treats focal (partial-onset) seizures in adults and children above 4 years of age.
  • It inactivates sodium channels in brain cells, reducing abnormal electrical activity.
  • This medicine helps stop seizure activity from spreading to other parts of the brain.
  • Lacobris-100 Tab lowers the number and severity of seizure episodes.
  • By controlling seizures, it supports better focus, safety, and quality of life.
  • It can be used alone or with other antiepileptic medicines for effective seizure management.

FAQs

Lacobris-100 Tab is used to treat focal (partial) seizures in adults and children four years of age or older.

Lacobris-100 Tab contains lacosamide, which treats seizures by decreasing disorganized electrical activity in the brain.

Lacobris-100 Tab can cause memory loss and cognitive impairment in some cases. Consult a doctor right away if the condition worsens.

Lacobris-100 Tab may not cause any weight gain. However, consult your doctor if you notice any abnormal signs while using Lacobris-100 Tab .

Lacobris-100 Tab is typically recommended for long-term use. Keep taking the medication as advised by your doctor. However, if you have any unsettling side effects, speak to your doctor.

Lacobris-100 Tab should also be taken with caution in patients who are taking drugs that influence cardiac conduction, such as sodium channel blockers, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, potassium channel blockers, and medications that lengthen the PR interval.

Lacobris-100 Tab can be given as monotherapy or in combination with other antiepileptic drugs. However, you are recommended not to take any other medications with the Lacobris-100 Tab on your own without a doctor's recommendation.

The side effects of Lacobris-100 Tab include headache, double or blurred vision, nausea, dizziness, vertigo (spinning sensation), tremor, uncontrollable eye movements, tingling or muscle spasms. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

No, do not stop taking Lacobris-100 Tab even if you feel better. Discontinuing suddenly may worsen your condition and lead to uncontrollable seizures. Therefore, use Lacobris-100 Tab for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while using Lacobris-100 Tab , please consult your doctor.

Do not drive or use any tools or machines until you know how Lacobris-100 Tab affects you as it may cause dizziness or blurred vision.

If you missed a dose of Lacobris-100 Tab , take it within first 6 hours of the scheduled dose. However, if you have forgotten a dose for more than the first 6 hours of the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the forgotten one as this may increase the risk of side effects.

No, Lacobris-100 Tab is not a habit-forming medicine.

There have been no reports of Lacobris-100 Tab affecting fertility in either males or females. However, if you have any concerns, please consult a doctor.

Lacobris-100 Tab is usually not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, seek doctor’s advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Excess of Lacobris-100 Tab may cause nausea, dizziness, vomiting, seizures, and even coma. If somebody takes excess of Lacobris-100 Tab , seek medical help immediately.

Caution is advised if you are taking Lacobris-100 Tab while on Ritonavir therapy. It is recommended that you inform your doctor before starting Lacobris-100 Tab . This is because if you are taking Ritonavir for kidney or liver problems then the dose of Lacobris-100 Tab needs to be adjusted or reduced.

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