Lacosamide Medication Information
Get detailed information on Lacosamide, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Lacosamide provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Lacosamide Pronunciation : la-KOE-sa-mide ICD Code : Y46.6 Therapeutic Classification : AnticonvulsantsTrade Names/Brand Names of Lacosamide
India :
Lacasa (50mg) |
Ictrol (50mg) |
Lacasa (150mg) |
Lacasa (100mg) |
Lacoset (200mg) |
Lacoset (50mg) |
Lacopsy (50mg) |
Lacosam (50mg) |
Lacopsy (100mg) |
Lacopsy (100mg)
International :
Vimpat
Why is Lacosamide Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an anticonvulsant, prescribed for partial-onset of seizures. It may work by slowing abnormal nerve impulses in the brain.When should Lacosamide not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with severe liver problems, and hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Lacosamide?
PO/IV- The recommended initial dose should be 50 mg twice daily (100 mg per day). The recommended maintenance dose is 200 to 400 mg/day.How should Lacosamide be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.
What are the warnings and precautions for Lacosamide?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of sugar, nerve problems, liver, kidney impairment, who are on dialysis, mental illness, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
• Monitor electrocardiogram (ECG), liver or kidney function regularly while taking this medication.
What are the side effects of Lacosamide?
Severe reactions - Dizziness, incoordination, vomiting, double vision, nausea, fainting, and blurred vision.Eye and ENT - Inner ear damage.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea.
General - Fatigue, gait disturbances and weakness.
Skin - Bruising, itching, rash and skin laceration.
Central Nervous system - Headache, drowsiness, tremor, night blindness, balance disorder, memory loss and depression.
♦Heart- Slow heart rate.
