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Lacoron 150 Tab Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

LACOSAMIDE-150MG

Uses:

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

Medicinal Benefits:

Lacoron 150 Tab is an antiepileptic drug, also called anticonvulsant. It treats focal seizures in adults and children above four years of age.  Lacoron 150 Tab 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

Lacoron 150 Tab is used to treat focal (partial) seizures in adults and children four years of age or older.

Lacoron 150 Tab contains lacosamide, which treats seizures by decreasing disorganized electrical activity in the brain.

Lacoron 150 Tab can cause memory loss and cognitive impairment in some cases. Consult a doctor right away if the condition worsens.

Lacoron 150 Tab may not cause any weight gain. However, consult your doctor if you notice any abnormal signs while using Lacoron 150 Tab .

Lacoron 150 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.

Lacoron 150 Tab may usually one week or longer to work depending on your condition.

Lacoron 150 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.

Lacoron 150 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 Lacoron 150 Tab on your own without a doctor's recommendation.

The side effects of Lacoron 150 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 Lacoron 150 Tab even if you feel better. Discontinuing suddenly may worsen your condition and lead to uncontrollable seizures. Therefore, use Lacoron 150 Tab for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while using Lacoron 150 Tab , please consult your doctor.

Do not drive or use any tools or machines until you know how Lacoron 150 Tab affects you as it may cause dizziness or blurred vision.

If you missed a dose of Lacoron 150 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, Lacoron 150 Tab is not a habit-forming medicine.

There have been no reports of Lacoron 150 Tab affecting fertility in either males or females. However, if you have any concerns, please consult a doctor.

Lacoron 150 Tab is usually not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, seek doctor’s advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Excess of Lacoron 150 Tab may cause nausea, dizziness, vomiting, seizures, and even coma. If somebody takes excess of Lacoron 150 Tab , seek medical help immediately.

Caution is advised if you are taking Lacoron 150 Tab while on Ritonavir therapy. It is recommended that you inform your doctor before starting Lacoron 150 Tab . This is because if you are taking Ritonavir for kidney or liver problems then the dose of Lacoron 150 Tab needs to be adjusted or reduced.