Lacotide 100mg Tablet

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Lacotide 100mg Tablet, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Lacotide 100mg Tablet as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

MRP: ₹ 188
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Lacosamide (100mg)
Brand: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses: Epilepsy,Mania,Migraine,Trigeminal neuralgia,Seizures,Epilepsy/Seizures

Description

Lacotide 100mg Tablet is used to control and prevent epilepsy (seizures)
It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain
Lacotide 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time, each day
If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember as it can be life-threatening in some cases, so it is better to keep an extra stock always to avoid a missed dose
You should finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better and always consult your doctor before stopping this medicine as it may increase seizure frequency
Inform your doctor if you have any heart-related problems, before starting your treatment with this medicine.
The use of this medicine may cause some side effects such as headaches, dizziness, dry mouth, muscle spasms, blurred vision, nausea, diplopia (double vision)
Most of these side effects are self-limiting and they usually improve with time
Keep a watch on your weight, as using this medicine can cause weight gain
Eat healthily and exercise regularly to manage it.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Lacotide 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lacotide 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Lacotide 100mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Lacotide 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lacotide 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Lacotide 100mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. ^Lacotide 100mg Tablet may cause dizziness or blurred vision. This may affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Lacotide 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Lacotide 100mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CAUTION: Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Lacotide 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Sodium Channel Modulators- Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs)
Therapeutic class:	NEURO CNS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Amino acid Derivative

Uses of Lacotide 100mg Tablet

In Epilepsy/Seizures Lacotide 100mg Tablet is an anticonvulsant (or anti-epileptic) medicine that works by decreasing the nerve impulses which cause the seizures
By controlling the frequency of seizures, it will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence
It helps reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety
This medicine is not associated with any physical or psychological dependence (addiction) but it should not be stopped suddenly
It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective
Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Lacotide 100mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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