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Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's Substitute

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Composition:

LACOSAMIDE-200MG

Uses:

<p>Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of focal or partial seizures. The detailed uses of Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Partial-Onset Seizures:</strong> Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's 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>Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's helps manage full-body seizures that cause muscle stiffening and jerking.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's 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.
  • Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's 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

Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's is used to treat focal (partial) seizures in adults and children four years of age or older.

Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's contains lacosamide, which treats seizures by decreasing disorganized electrical activity in the brain.

Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's can cause memory loss and cognitive impairment in some cases. Consult a doctor right away if the condition worsens.

Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's may not cause any weight gain. However, consult your doctor if you notice any abnormal signs while using Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's.

Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's 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.

Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's 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.

Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's can be given as monotherapy or in combination with other antiepileptic drugs. However, you are recommended not to take any other medications with the Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's on your own without a doctor's recommendation.

The side effects of Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's 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 Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's even if you feel better. Discontinuing suddenly may worsen your condition and lead to uncontrollable seizures. Therefore, use Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while using Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's, please consult your doctor.

Do not drive or use any tools or machines until you know how Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's affects you as it may cause dizziness or blurred vision.

If you missed a dose of Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's, 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, Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's is not a habit-forming medicine.

There have been no reports of Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's affecting fertility in either males or females. However, if you have any concerns, please consult a doctor.

Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's is usually not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, seek doctor’s advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Excess of Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's may cause nausea, dizziness, vomiting, seizures, and even coma. If somebody takes excess of Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's, seek medical help immediately.

Caution is advised if you are taking Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's while on Ritonavir therapy. It is recommended that you inform your doctor before starting Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's. This is because if you are taking Ritonavir for kidney or liver problems then the dose of Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's needs to be adjusted or reduced.

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