Lacosam 100 Tablet belongs to the anticonvulsant class and is primarily used to treat focal (partial) seizures in adults and children aged four and up. Focal or partial-onset seizures are distinguished by aberrant electrical activity in only one hemisphere of the brain. Lacosamide, found in Lacosam 100 Tablet, is used to treat seizures by lowering disorganised electrical activity in the brain.

Usage instructions-

• The dose and duration of Lacosam 100 Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. You can have this drug with meals or without.

How it works-

Lacosam 100 Tablet is a seizure medicine. It gradually deactivates sodium gated channels, reducing aberrant and excessive activity of nerve cells in the brain. As a result, it regulates seizures or fits.

Safety information-

Pregnancy

Lacosam 100 Tablet should be avoided during pregnancy. Although there have been few human research, animal studies have revealed some consequences on the growing baby.  Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding

It is probably unsafe to breastfeed while taking Lacosam 100 Tablet. There is limited human data suggesting that the drug may enter breast milk and cause harm to the baby.

Alcohol

It is recommended to use Lacosam 100 Tablet with caution when drinking alcohol. Please consult your physician.

Driving

Lacosam 100 Tablet may impair your alertness, impair your eyesight, or make you drowsy and dizzy. If you have any of these symptoms, do not drive.

Kidney

Lacosam 100 Tablet should be administered with caution to patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustments may be necessary. Please consult your doctor.

Liver 

Lacosam 100 Tablet should be administered with caution to patients with liver issues. Dose adjustments may be necessary. Please consult your doctor.