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Lacosam 50 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

LACOSAMIDE-50MG

Uses:

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

Medicinal Benefits:

Lacosam 50 Tablet is an antiepileptic drug, also called anticonvulsant. It treats focal seizures in adults and children above four years of age.  Lacosam 50 Tablet 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

Lacosam 50 Tablet is used to treat focal (partial) seizures in adults and children four years of age or older.

Lacosam 50 Tablet contains lacosamide, which treats seizures by decreasing disorganized electrical activity in the brain.

Lacosam 50 Tablet can cause memory loss and cognitive impairment in some cases. Consult a doctor right away if the condition worsens.

Lacosam 50 Tablet may not cause any weight gain. However, consult your doctor if you notice any abnormal signs while using Lacosam 50 Tablet .

Lacosam 50 Tablet 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.

Lacosam 50 Tablet may usually one week or longer to work depending on your condition.

Lacosam 50 Tablet 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.

Lacosam 50 Tablet can be given as monotherapy or in combination with other antiepileptic drugs. However, you are recommended not to take any other medications with the Lacosam 50 Tablet on your own without a doctor's recommendation.

The side effects of Lacosam 50 Tablet 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 Lacosam 50 Tablet even if you feel better. Discontinuing suddenly may worsen your condition and lead to uncontrollable seizures. Therefore, use Lacosam 50 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while using Lacosam 50 Tablet , please consult your doctor.

Do not drive or use any tools or machines until you know how Lacosam 50 Tablet affects you as it may cause dizziness or blurred vision.

If you missed a dose of Lacosam 50 Tablet , 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, Lacosam 50 Tablet is not a habit-forming medicine.

There have been no reports of Lacosam 50 Tablet affecting fertility in either males or females. However, if you have any concerns, please consult a doctor.

Lacosam 50 Tablet is usually not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, seek doctor’s advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Excess of Lacosam 50 Tablet may cause nausea, dizziness, vomiting, seizures, and even coma. If somebody takes excess of Lacosam 50 Tablet , seek medical help immediately.

Caution is advised if you are taking Lacosam 50 Tablet while on Ritonavir therapy. It is recommended that you inform your doctor before starting Lacosam 50 Tablet . This is because if you are taking Ritonavir for kidney or liver problems then the dose of Lacosam 50 Tablet needs to be adjusted or reduced.