Lamitrin ER 50 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lamitrin ER 50 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lamitrin ER 50 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Monitor the baby for rash, sleepiness or poor sucking. Also, get the platelet count and liver function test done periodically.
UNSAFE
Lamitrin ER 50 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Lamitrin ER 50 can cause dizziness and double vision. This may affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Lamitrin ER 50 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lamitrin ER 50 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Lamitrin ER 50 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lamitrin ER 50 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Lamitrin ER 50mg Tablet
Introduction
Lamitrin ER 50 belongs to a group of medicines called anti-epileptics. It is used to treat two conditions, epilepsy and bipolar disorder. It works by blocking the signals in the brain that trigger epileptic seizures (fits) and in another way to preve ... Show more
Uses of Lamitrin ER 50
Epilepsy/Seizures
Bipolar disoder
Side effects of Lamitrin ER 50
Common
Skin rash
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Dryness in mouth
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Back pain
Abdominal pain
Blurred vision
Double vision
Impaired coordination
Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
Infection
How to use Lamitrin ER 50
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lamitrin ER 50 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Lamitrin ER 50 works
Lamitrin ER 50 is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
What if you forget to take Lamitrin ER 50?
If you miss a dose of Lamitrin ER 50, 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.
Quick Tips
Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
It may cause headaches. Drink plenty of water and take a suitable pain killer. Inform your doctor if it does not go away.
It may cause skin rash. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice a rash, itching and peeling of skin.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the frequency of seizure.
Brief Description
Indication
Epilepsy,—adjunctive therapy in patients aged 2 years and older:
• partial-onset seizures.
• primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
• genera ... Show more
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Epilepsy
Adult: Initially, 25 mg once daily for 2 wk followed by 50 mg once daily for 2 wk; thereafter, increase the dose by a max of 50-100 mg ... Show more
Child Dose
Oral
Epilepsy
Child: >12 yr: Initially, 25 mg once daily for 2 wk followed by 50 mg once daily for 2 wk; thereafter, increase the dose by a max of 5 ... Show more
Renal Dose
Renal impairment
Use caution; may consider reduce the dose in significant renal impairment
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Lamotrigine inhibits voltage-sensitive sodium channels, thereby stabilising neuronal membranes and consequently inhibiting pathological release of exc ... Show more
Precaution
Hepatic or renal impairment. Closely monitor patient. Monitor children's body wt. Advise patient to report any hypersensitivity reaction. Avoid abrupt ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Dizziness (38%),Diplopia (26-30%),Headache (29%),Ataxia (22%),Blurred vision (16-20%),Rhinitis (11-15%),Somnolence (14%)
1-10%
Insomnia (6-1 ... Show more
Interaction
Metabolism enhanced by enzyme-inducing drugs e.g. phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbitone, primidone, rifampicin, ethinyloestradiol/levonorgestrel co ... Show more
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