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Composition:

LAMOTRIGINE-100MG

Uses:

<p>Lamikon OD 100 Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of epilepsy (fits) and bipolar disorder. The detailed uses of Lamikon OD 100 Tablet 10's are as follows:</p><p><strong>Epilepsy/seizures:</strong> Lamikon OD 100 Tablet 10's controls seizures by stabilizing abnormal electrical activity in the brain, reducing their frequency and severity.</p><p><strong>Bipolar Disorder:</strong> Lamikon OD 100 Tablet 10's helps prevent mood swings or depressive episodes, maintaining emotional balance in individuals with bipolar disorder.</p>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Lamikon OD 100 Tablet 10's contains Lamotrigine, which helps control seizures by stabilizing abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
  • It reduces the release of glutamate, a chemical messenger that can trigger seizures, preventing excessive nerve overactivity.
  • It decreases the frequency and severity of seizures in conditions such as partial-onset seizures, primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and Lennox–Gastaut syndrome.
  • It helps delay the occurrence of mood episodes (depressive, manic, or mixed) in individuals with Bipolar I Disorder, maintaining long-term emotional balance.
  • It has a well-established safety profile in pediatric epilepsy and is not associated with physical or psychological dependence or abuse potential.

FAQs

Lamikon OD 100 Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of Epilepsy (fits) and Bipolar disorder. It contains Lamotrigine, which reduces the electrical impulses and subsequent firing of the nerve impulses that cause fits. Lamikon OD 100 Tablet 10's decreases the brain's excessive and abnormal nerve activity, thereby helping control seizures.

Do not discontinue Lamikon OD 100 Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectively, continue taking Lamikon OD 100 Tablet 10's for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Lamikon OD 100 Tablet 10's. Your doctor will reduce the dose gradually to avoid worsening seizures.

Lamikon OD 100 Tablet 10's may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Maintain a healthy weight by following a healthy diet and exercising regularly.

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Lamikon OD 100 Tablet 10's. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.

Lamikon OD 100 Tablet 10's helps to treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder by increasing the amount of a chemical substance called GABA, this helps in blocking the nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect.

Lamikon OD 100 Tablet 10's contains Lamotrigine, which works by blocking sodium channels and reducing the release of glutamate, a brain chemical that can trigger seizures or mood changes. This calms excessive nerve activity, helping control seizures in epilepsy and reducing the risk of mood episodes in bipolar disorder.

The side effects of Lamikon OD 100 Tablet 10's include sleepiness, dizziness, tremor, back pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, blurred or double vision, tiredness, fever, dry mouth, sore throat, stuffy nose, stomach pain and infections, including seasonal flu. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Epilepsy also called as seizure disorder is a brain-related disorder affecting people of all ages characterized by repeated seizures that are brief episodes of involuntary movement that may involve a part of the body or full body. It is caused due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain and sometimes followed by loss of consciousness and control of bladder or bowel function.

Bipolar disorder also called as manic depression is a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, concentration, and activity levels. It is marked by episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.

There have been cases where patients were hospitalized after experiencing severe rashes within 8 weeks of starting Lamikon OD 100 Tablet 10's. Sometimes these rashes progress into severe skin infections and may risk the patient’s life. Therefore, if a patient develops rashes after starting Lamikon OD 100 Tablet 10's, it is recommended that Lamikon OD 100 Tablet 10's should be stopped and should not be restarted. The use of Lamikon OD 100 Tablet 10's is stopped even if the rashes are mild and not serious. This is the reason your doctor changed the medicine.

Though it is different from person to person, it may take about 6-8 weeks for your symptoms to improve.

You may experience uncontrollable and quick eye movements, lack of coordination and clumsiness. High doses of Lamikon OD 100 Tablet 10's may cause changes in heartbeat rhythm, balance problems, loss of consciousness, fits (convulsions) or coma. If you suspect you have taken more than the recommended dose of Lamikon OD 100 Tablet 10's, seek medical help immediately, even if there are no signs of discomfort.

You are recommended to consult your doctor before taking Lamikon OD 100 Tablet 10's with other antiepileptic medicines to avoid drug interactions.

Take Lamikon OD 100 Tablet 10's as advised by the doctor. It can be taken with or without food. Swallow it as whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.

Yes, you can take Lamikon OD 100 Tablet 10's if you have symptoms of depression. In fact, Lamikon OD 100 Tablet 10's is used to prevent depression. However, do not self-medicate. Use Lamikon OD 100 Tablet 10's only if prescribed by a doctor.