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Lamitor OD 200 Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

LAMOTRIGINE-200MG

Uses:

<p>Lamitor OD 200 Tablet is used in the treatment of epilepsy (fits) and bipolar disorder. The detailed uses of Lamitor OD 200 Tablet are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Epilepsy/seizures:</strong> Lamitor OD 200 Tablet controls seizures by stabilizing abnormal electrical activity in the brain, reducing their frequency and severity.</li><li><strong>Bipolar Disorder:</strong> Lamitor OD 200 Tablet helps prevent mood swings or depressive episodes, maintaining emotional balance in individuals with bipolar disorder.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Lamitor OD 200 Tablet 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

Lamitor OD 200 Tablet 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. Lamitor OD 200 Tablet decreases the brain's excessive and abnormal nerve activity, thereby helping control seizures.

Do not discontinue Lamitor OD 200 Tablet without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectively, continue taking Lamitor OD 200 Tablet for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Lamitor OD 200 Tablet . Your doctor will reduce the dose gradually to avoid worsening seizures.

Lamitor OD 200 Tablet 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 Lamitor OD 200 Tablet . 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.

Lamitor OD 200 Tablet 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.

Lamitor OD 200 Tablet 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 Lamitor OD 200 Tablet 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 Lamitor OD 200 Tablet . Sometimes these rashes progress into severe skin infections and may risk the patient’s life. Therefore, if a patient develops rashes after starting Lamitor OD 200 Tablet , it is recommended that Lamitor OD 200 Tablet should be stopped and should not be restarted. The use of Lamitor OD 200 Tablet 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 Lamitor OD 200 Tablet 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 Lamitor OD 200 Tablet , seek medical help immediately, even if there are no signs of discomfort.

You are recommended to consult your doctor before taking Lamitor OD 200 Tablet with other antiepileptic medicines to avoid drug interactions.

Take Lamitor OD 200 Tablet 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 Lamitor OD 200 Tablet if you have symptoms of depression. In fact, Lamitor OD 200 Tablet is used to prevent depression. However, do not self-medicate. Use Lamitor OD 200 Tablet only if prescribed by a doctor.