Lacosamide is used for: Partial seizures.
Recorded in the NepalDoc medicine catalog for Lacosamide.
Lacosamide tablets are indicated for: Treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients 4 years of age and older, Adjunctive therapy in the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in patients 4 years of age and older 1.1 Partial-Onset Seizures Lacosamide tablets are indicated for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients 4 years of age and older.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Lacosamide. Full label: DailyMed.
Lacosamide tablets are indicated for: Treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients 4 years of age and older, Adjunctive therapy in the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in patients 4 years of age and older 1.1 Partial-Onset Seizures Lacosamide tablets are indicated for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients 4 years of age and older. Additional pediatric use information is approved for UCB, Inc.’s VIMPAT ® (lacosamide) tablets. However, due to UCB, Inc.’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Lacosamide. Full label: DailyMed.
In pediatric patients, the recommended dosing regimen is dependent upon body weight. Dosage should be increased based on clinical response and tolerability, no more frequently than once per week.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Lacosamide — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Monitor patients for suicidal behavior and ideation, Lacosamide may cause dizziness and ataxia, Cardiac Rhythm and Conduction Abnormalities: Obtaining ECG before beginning and after titration to steady-state maintenance is recommended in patients with underlying proarrhythmic conditions or on concomitant medications that affect cardiac conduction; closely monitor these patients, Lacosamide may cause syncope, Lacosamide should be gradually withdrawn to minimize the potential of increased seizure frequency, Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)/ Multi-Organ Hypersensitivity: Discontinue if no alternate etiology 5.1 Suicidal Behavior and Ideation Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), including lacosamide, increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior in patients taking these drugs for any indication.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Lacosamide — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Suicidal Behavior and Ideation, Dizziness and Ataxia, Cardiac Rhythm and Conduction Abnormalities, Syncope, Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)/Multiorgan Hypersensitivity Reactions, Adjunctive therapy: Most common adverse reactions in adults (≥10% and greater than placebo) are diplopia, headache, dizziness,…
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Lacosamide — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
5 brands · 2 makers in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Lacosamide guide →
Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F);
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Lacosamide.
What is Lacosam?
Lacosam 100 MG Tablet is a Lacosamide medicine made by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It comes as 100 MG Tablet.
What is Lacosam used for?
Lacosamide is used for Partial seizures.
What is the generic name of Lacosam?
The generic name of Lacosam is Lacosamide.
Which brands of Lacosamide are available in Nepal?
5 brands of Lacosamide are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 2 makers — including Lacoset 100mg Tablet, Lacoset 150mg Tablet, Lacoset 200mg Tablet, Lacoset 50mg Tablet.
What are the side effects of Lacosamide?
The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Suicidal Behavior and Ideation, Dizziness and Ataxia, Cardiac Rhythm and Conduction Abnormalities, Syncope, Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)/Multiorgan Hypersensitivity Reactions, Adjunctive therapy: Most common adverse reactions in adults (≥10% and greater than placebo) are diplopia, headache, dizziness,…
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