Lacosam 100 mg Tablet 10's

Lacosam 100 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of focal or partial seizures. The detailed uses of Lacosam 100 mg Tablet are as follows:

• Partial-Onset Seizures: Lacosam 100 mg 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 100 mg Tablet helps manage full-body seizures that cause muscle stiffening and jerking.

• Lacosam 100 mg 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 100 mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

• Lacosam 100 mg 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 100 mg 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.

• Do not take Lacosam 100 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents.
• Inform your doctor before taking Lacosam 100 mg 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 100 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor to avoid precipitating seizures.
• Avoid intake of Lacosam 100 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy unless prescribed by the doctor.
• Nursing mothers should consult the doctor before using the Lacosam 100 mg Tablet as it may pass into the breast milk and affect the baby.
• Lacosam 100 mg 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 100 mg 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.

• 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.