Lacosam 10mg Injection
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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In-stock 20 ml in 1 vial
144.10

USED FOR:
Seizures

COMPOSITION:
Lacosamide (10mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Lacosam 10mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Lacosam 10mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Lacosam 10mg Injection may cause dizziness or blurred vision. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Lacosam 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lacosam 10mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Lacosam 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lacosam 10mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Lacosam 10mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Lacosamide   10mg

Uses of Lacosam Injection
Lacosam 10mg Injection is used in the treatment of seizures.

How to use Lacosam Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Lacosam Injection works
Lacosam 10mg Injection is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Headache, Dizziness, Double vision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Lacosam a controlled substance, or narcotic?
Lacosam is not a controlled substance or narcotic. It is the drug used in treatment of epilepsy or convulsions

Q. Where is Lacosam absorbed?
Lacosam is absorbed from stomach and intestine when taken orally

Q. What class is Lacosam?
Lacosam belongs to the class of medication called anticonvulsants

Q. What is it used for?
Lacosamide is used as monotherapy or in combination with other antiepileptic medications to treat partial-onset seizure (fits due to involvement of only one side of brain)

Q. How does Lacosam work?
Lacosam is an anticonvulsant drug. It stabilizes the hyper-excited nerve fibers, thereby slowing abnormal nerve impulses in brain

Q. How effective is Lacosam?
Lacosam is effective in treatment of partial-onset seizure (fits due to involvement of only one side of brain). But effect may vary depending on the individuals taking the medicine. Please follow the doctor's advice regarding the use of this medicine.