Lacosam 150 Tablet 15's
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About Lacosam 150 Tablet
Lacosam 150 Tablet belongs to the class of anticonvulsants, which is primarily used to treat focal (partial) seizures in adults and children four years of age or older. Focal or partial-onset seizures are characterised by abnormal electrical activity in only one hemisphere of the brain.
Lacosam 150 Tablet contains lacosamide, which treats seizures by decreasing disorganised electrical activity in the brain.
In some cases, Lacosam 150 Tablet may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, confusion, dizziness, blurred vision, mood disturbances, fatigue, and trouble walking. Consult your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen over time.
Do not stop taking Lacosam 150 Tablet even if your condition is controlled, as abrupt stopping may cause the recurrence of the seizures. Before taking Lacosam 150 Tablet , inform your doctor if you are using other antiepileptics, prescription or non-prescription drugs.
Uses of Lacosam 150 Tablet
Lacosam 150 Tablet is used in the treatment of focal or partial seizures. The detailed uses of Lacosam 150 Tablet are as follows:
- Partial-Onset Seizures: Lacosam 150 Tablet is used in adults and children (≥4 years) to treat focal seizures, either alone or with other medications.
- Primary Generalised Tonic-Clonic Seizures: Lacosam 150 Tablet helps manage full-body seizures that cause muscle stiffening and jerking.
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Directions for Use
- Lacosam 150 Tablet can be taken with food to help reduce the risk of stomach upset.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Swallow Lacosam 150 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Medicinal Benefits
- Lacosam 150 Tablet 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.
- Lacosam 150 Tablet 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.
How Lacosam 150 Tablet Works
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- Wear an eye patch or opaque contact lens or lens applied to glasses to block the vision of one eye to minimize double vision.
- Use prisms (lenses applied to glasses) to correct double vision due to small misalignments.
- Try doing some eye exercises such as moving the target towards nose slowly or focussing on a detailed target like thin stick or small text in a magazine.
- If you feel eye pain, develop bulging eyes, have weakness, headache or double vision, consult a doctor immediately.
- Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
- Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
- Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
- Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
- Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
- What to Do if Vomiting Persists
- Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
- Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
- Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
- Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
- Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
- Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
- Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
- Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
- Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
- Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
- When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
- Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
- If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
- Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
- Rest well; get enough sleep.
- Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
- Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
- Limit alcohol and caffeine.
- Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
- Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
- Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
- Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
- Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
- Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.
What if I have taken an overdose of Lacosam 150 Tablet
Drug Warnings
- Do not take Lacosam 150 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents.
- Inform your doctor before taking Lacosam 150 Tablet if you have or have had heart problems, kidney and liver problems, if you have low levels of sodium in your blood or if you are taking medicines that could lower the sodium levels in your blood, or if you are using hormonal contraceptives.
- Do not stop taking Lacosam 150 Tablet without consulting your doctor to avoid precipitating seizures.
- Avoid intake of Lacosam 150 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy unless prescribed by the doctor.
- Nursing mothers should consult the doctor before using the Lacosam 150 Tablet as it may pass into the breast milk and affect the baby.
- Lacosam 150 Tablet causes drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert.
- This medicine should not be given to children unless prescribed.
- Avoid consuming alcohol with Lacosam 150 Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness.
- Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies.
- Inform your doctor if you use other antiepileptics, prescription or non-prescription drugs, nutritional supplements, or herbal products.
Drug-Drug Interactions
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When Ketamine and Lacosam 150 Tablet are combined, may increase the risk of side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lacosam 150 Tablet and Ketamine together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, breathing difficulty, impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Taking Ceritinib together with Lacosam 150 Tablet can slow your heart rate and increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lacosam 150 Tablet and Ceritinib together can result in an interaction, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
When Buprenorphine is used with Lacosam 150 Tablet, it may lead to side effects such as respiratory difficulties, and unconsciousness.
How to manage the interaction:
Although the combination of Buprenorphine with Lacosam 150 Tablet can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not exceed the doses, frequency, or duration of usage advised by a doctor. You are advised to avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
When Lacosam 150 Tablet is taken along with Idelalisib, it might enhance the amount or action of Lacosam 150 Tablet, which may increase the risk of side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lacosam 150 Tablet and Idelalisib together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Lacosam 150 Tablet and Dolasetron can increase the risk of serious irregularities in heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lacosam 150 Tablet and Dolasetron together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience sudden lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, or an irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
When used with Lacosam 150 Tablet, Esketamine may increase the risk of side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lacosam 150 Tablet and Esketamine together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking, judgment, reaction speed, and motor coordination. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Lacosam 150 Tablet along with Saquinavir can raise the chance of an abnormal heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lacosam 150 Tablet and Saquinavir together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience sudden lightheadedness, fainting, a slow heartbeat, or dizziness, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Lacosam 150 Tablet with Sodium oxybate can increase side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lacosam 150 Tablet and Sodium oxybate together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, confusion, low blood pressure, slow or shallow breathing, and impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- A ketogenic diet (low in carbohydrates and high in fats) is recommended for children with epilepsy. This diet helps utilise fat instead of glucose for energy generation.
- The Atkins diet (high fat and controlled carbohydrates) is recommended for adolescents and adults.
- Exercising regularly helps in maintaining weight and improving overall health.
- Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Meditation and yoga can help lower stress, decrease pain sensitivity and improve coping skills.
- Have a seizure response plan, and help those around you know what to do.
- Prepare your living area; small changes may help reduce the risk of physical injury during a seizure.
- Understand what triggers seizures are and try to reduce or avoid them.
- Please pay attention to overall health, as it can help reduce seizure activity.
- Install an alarm or emergency device to get assistance during a seizure attack.
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Alcohol
Caution
Consuming alcohol with Lacosam 150 Tablet is not advisable as it may cause unpleasant side effects.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Lacosam 150 Tablet should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suspect pregnancy. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Lacosam 150 Tablet .
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Lacosam 150 Tablet should not be used in nursing mothers unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are a nursing mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Lacosam 150 Tablet .
Driving
Unsafe
Lacosam 150 Tablet may cause a reduction in mental awareness; thus, avoid operating machinery or driving.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Tell your doctor before taking Lacosam 150 Tablet if you have a history of liver disease. Your doctor may adjust your dose depending on your current liver conditions.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Tell your doctor before taking Lacosam 150 Tablet if you have a history of kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust your dose depending on your current kidney conditions.
Children
Caution
It is used with caution in children above 4 years only when prescribed by a child specialist. It is not recommended for use in children below 4 years of age. The dose of this medicine will be decided by the doctor based on the age and body weight of your child.
Heart
Lacosam 150 Tablet can be used in cardiac patients, but requires careful monitoring.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Lacosam 150 Tablet is safe for use in geriatric patients if recommended by the physician. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of medicine.
FAQs
Lacosam 150 Tablet is used to treat focal (partial) seizures in adults and children four years of age or older.
Lacosam 150 Tablet contains lacosamide, which treats seizures by decreasing disorganized electrical activity in the brain.
Lacosam 150 Tablet can cause memory loss and cognitive impairment in some cases. Consult a doctor right away if the condition worsens.
Lacosam 150 Tablet may not cause any weight gain. However, consult your doctor if you notice any abnormal signs while using Lacosam 150 Tablet .
Lacosam 150 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 150 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 150 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 150 Tablet on your own without a doctor's recommendation.
The side effects of Lacosam 150 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 150 Tablet even if you feel better. Discontinuing suddenly may worsen your condition and lead to uncontrollable seizures. Therefore, use Lacosam 150 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while using Lacosam 150 Tablet , please consult your doctor.
Do not drive or use any tools or machines until you know how Lacosam 150 Tablet affects you as it may cause dizziness or blurred vision.
If you missed a dose of Lacosam 150 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 150 Tablet is not a habit-forming medicine.
There have been no reports of Lacosam 150 Tablet affecting fertility in either males or females. However, if you have any concerns, please consult a doctor.
Lacosam 150 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 150 Tablet may cause nausea, dizziness, vomiting, seizures, and even coma. If somebody takes excess of Lacosam 150 Tablet , seek medical help immediately.
Caution is advised if you are taking Lacosam 150 Tablet while on Ritonavir therapy. It is recommended that you inform your doctor before starting Lacosam 150 Tablet . This is because if you are taking Ritonavir for kidney or liver problems then the dose of Lacosam 150 Tablet needs to be adjusted or reduced.
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- https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.2286.pdf
- https://www.telfordccg.nhs.uk/your-health/medicines-management/shared-care-agreements-prescribing-information-documents/central-nervous-system/central-nervous-system-prescribing-information-documents/2726-lacosamide-prescribing-information-mar-17/file#:~:text=Lacosamide%20(Vimpat%C2%AE)%20is%20indicated,18%20years)%20patients%20with%20epilepsy.&text=Lacosamide%20must%20be%20taken%20twice,and%20once%20in%20the%20evening).
- https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a609028.html
- https://www.epilepsy.com/tools-resources/seizure-medication-list/lacosamide
