Lamotrigine is used for: Epilepsy; Bipolar disorder.
Recorded in the NepalDoc medicine catalog for Lamotrigine.
Lamotrigine orally disintegrating tablets are indicated for: Epilepsy—adjunctive therapy in patients aged 2 years and older: partial-onset seizures. primary generalized tonic-clonic (PGTC) seizures.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Lamotrigine. Full label: DailyMed.
Lamotrigine orally disintegrating tablets are indicated for: Epilepsy—adjunctive therapy in patients aged 2 years and older: partial-onset seizures. primary generalized tonic-clonic (PGTC) seizures. generalized seizures of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Epilepsy—monotherapy in patients aged 16 years and older: Conversion to monotherapy in patients with partial-onset seizures who are receiving treatment with carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone, or valproate as the single antiepileptic drug. Bipolar disorder: Maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder to delay the time to occurrence of mood episodes in patients treated for acute mood episodes with standard therapy.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Lamotrigine. Full label: DailyMed.
Dosing is based on concomitant medications, indication, and patient age. Lamotrigine Orally Disintegrating Tablets Patient Titration Kits are available for the first 5 weeks of treatment. Do not restart lamotrigine orally disintegrating tablets in patients who discontinued due to rash unless the potential benefits clearly outweigh the risks.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Lamotrigine — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Lamotrigine is contraindicated in patients who have demonstrated hypersensitivity (e.g., rash, angioedema, acute urticaria, extensive pruritus, mucosal ulceration) to the drug or its ingredients. Hypersensitivity to the drug or its ingredients. ( Boxed Warning, 4 )
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Lamotrigine. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Life-threatening serious rash and/or rash-related death: Discontinue at the first sign of rash, unless the rash is clearly not drug related. ( Boxed Warning, 5.1 ) Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: Consider this diagnosis and evaluate patients immediately if they develop signs or symptoms of systemic inflammation. Discontinue lamotrigine if an alternative etiology is not established. Fatal or life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction: Multiorgan hypersensitivity reactions, also known as drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, may be fatal or life threatening.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Lamotrigine — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
The following serious adverse reactions are described in more detail in the Warnings and Precautions section of the labeling: Serious Skin Rashes Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Multiorgan Hypersensitivity Reactions and Organ Failure Cardiac Rhythm and Conduction Abnormalities Blood Dyscrasias Suicidal Behavior and Ideation Aseptic Meningitis Withdrawal Seizures Status Epilepticus Epilepsy: Most common adverse reactions…
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Lamotrigine — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
15 brands · 6 makers in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Lamotrigine guide →
Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F);
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Lamotrigine.
What is Lametec?
Lametec 50 mg Tablet is a Lamotrigine medicine made by Cipla Ltd. It comes as 50 mg Tablet.
What is Lametec used for?
Lamotrigine is used for Epilepsy, Bipolar disorder.
What is the generic name of Lametec?
The generic name of Lametec is Lamotrigine.
Which brands of Lamotrigine are available in Nepal?
15 brands of Lamotrigine are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 6 makers — including Ezilam 100mg Tablet, Lametec 100 mg Tablet, Lametec 25 mg Tablet, Lamez 100mg Tablet, Lamez 25mg Tablet, lamez 50 mg Tablet.
What are the side effects of Lamotrigine?
The following serious adverse reactions are described in more detail in the Warnings and Precautions section of the labeling: Serious Skin Rashes Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Multiorgan Hypersensitivity Reactions and Organ Failure Cardiac Rhythm and Conduction Abnormalities Blood Dyscrasias Suicidal Behavior and Ideation Aseptic Meningitis Withdrawal Seizures Status Epilepticus Epilepsy: Most common adverse reactions…
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