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Lacosamide is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lacosamide is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lacosamide safe for pregnant women?
Lacosamide may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Lacosamide again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lacosamide safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Lacosamide. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Lacosamide on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Lacosamide on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lacosamide on the Liver?
Side effects of Lacosamide rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Lacosamide on the Heart?
Lacosamide may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Lacosamide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lacosamide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lacosamide habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Lacosamide. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lacosamide you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Lacosamide should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Lacosamide has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lacosamide
Taking Lacosamide with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lacosamide
Taking Lacosamide with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 737-738
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 421
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vimpat® (lacosamide)