Lacosam 150mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

Lacosam Tablet is an anti-epileptic medication. It contains lacosamide as the active substance. Lacosam Tablet is used in the treatment of seizures.

It works by stabilizing the electrical activity of neuron cells in the brain. Take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own.

Before starting Lacosam Tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant/breastfeeding and about your complete medical history.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose of Lacosam Tablet include nausea, vomiting, dizziness and seizures. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of Lacosam Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Lacosam Tablet works by inactivating the voltage-gated sodium channels and stabilizing the electrical activity of neuron cells in the brain. Therefore, it helps in controlling fits or seizures.

Directions for Use

• Take Lacosam Tablet as a whole with sufficient water.
• Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• Do not consume more than the prescribed dose.
• Do not discontinue the medicine on your own without consulting your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Lacosam Tablet during pregnancy?

There is limited information on the effect of Lacosam Tablet during pregnancy and hence should not be used in pregnant women. This medicine should only be used in pregnant women if recommended by the doctor after assessing the need and the risk.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Lacosam Tablet while breastfeeding?

Lacosam Tablet passes into human breast milk. It is recommended that breastfeeding should be discontinued during treatment with this medicine.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Lacosam Tablet?

Lacosam Tablet may cause dizziness or blurred vision. If you experience any such effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is advised to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Lacosam Tablet?

There is limited information available on the interaction of alcohol with Lacosam Tablet. Ask your doctor for advice on alcohol intake along with this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have thoughts of harming or killing yourself after taking this medicine.
• You have a heart problem that affects the beat of your heart and you often have a particularly slow, fast or irregular heartbeat (such as AV block, atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter).
• You have severe heart disease such as heart failure or have had a heart attack.
• You are often dizzy or fall over.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to lacosamide or any ingredient of Lacosam Tablet.
• If you have a certain type of heartbeat problem called second or third-degree AV block.

Side effects

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Rash
• Vision blurred

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Lacosam Tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Inform your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines that affect your heart like medicines to treat heart problems, medicines that can increase the PR interval on a scan of the heart (ECG or electrocardiogram) such as medicines for epilepsy or pain called carbamazepine, lamotrigine or pregabalin and medicines used to treat certain types of irregular heartbeat or heart failure.
• Particular care should be taken if you are taking medicines for fungal infections called fluconazole, itraconazole or ketoconazole, a medicine for HIV called ritonavir, medicines used to treat bacterial infections called clarithromycin or rifampicin or a herbal medicine used to treat mild anxiety and depression called St. John’s wort.

Storage and disposal

• Store Lacosam Tablet in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Lacosam Tablet used for?

Lacosam Tablet is used for the treatment and prevention of seizures/fits in adults, adolescents and children aged 4 years and older.

Is Lacosam Tablet and lacosamide the same?

Yes, Lacosam Tablet and lacosamide are the same. Lacosam Tablet contains lacosamide as the active substance.