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LACOPTAL 100MG TABLETS Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

LACOSAMIDE-100MG

Uses:

<p>Treatment of Focal or partial seizures.</p>

Medicinal Benefits:

LACOPTAL 100MG TABLETS is an antiepileptic drug, also called anticonvulsant. It treats focal seizures in adults and children above four years of age.  LACOPTAL 100MG TABLETS inactivates the sodium channels across the neuron membranes. This inactivation decreases neuron signals, thereby decreasing the electrical disturbance or abnormal activity in the brain.

FAQs

LACOPTAL 100MG TABLETS is used to treat focal (partial) seizures in adults and children four years of age or older.

LACOPTAL 100MG TABLETS contains lacosamide, which treats seizures by decreasing disorganized electrical activity in the brain.

LACOPTAL 100MG TABLETS can cause memory loss and cognitive impairment in some cases. Consult a doctor right away if the condition worsens.

LACOPTAL 100MG TABLETS may not cause any weight gain. However, consult your doctor if you notice any abnormal signs while using LACOPTAL 100MG TABLETS .

LACOPTAL 100MG TABLETS 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.

LACOPTAL 100MG TABLETS may usually one week or longer to work depending on your condition.

LACOPTAL 100MG TABLETS 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.

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

The side effects of LACOPTAL 100MG TABLETS 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 LACOPTAL 100MG TABLETS even if you feel better. Discontinuing suddenly may worsen your condition and lead to uncontrollable seizures. Therefore, use LACOPTAL 100MG TABLETS for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while using LACOPTAL 100MG TABLETS , please consult your doctor.

Do not drive or use any tools or machines until you know how LACOPTAL 100MG TABLETS affects you as it may cause dizziness or blurred vision.

If you missed a dose of LACOPTAL 100MG TABLETS , 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, LACOPTAL 100MG TABLETS is not a habit-forming medicine.

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

LACOPTAL 100MG TABLETS is usually not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, seek doctor’s advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Excess of LACOPTAL 100MG TABLETS may cause nausea, dizziness, vomiting, seizures, and even coma. If somebody takes excess of LACOPTAL 100MG TABLETS , seek medical help immediately.

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