Lacosam Injection 20ml

Epilepsy/Convulsion (809)Rx required

Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Lacosamide 10 mg

Manufacturer

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

INTRODUCTION ABOUT LACOSAM INJECTIONLACOSAM INJECTION contains Lacosamide which belongs to the group of medicines called Antiepileptics. It is used as an adjunctive management of partial onset seizures in patients above 17 years of age. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder of the central nervous system in which the brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations and sometimes loss of awareness. Before receiving LACOSAM INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have or ever had a certain type of heartbeat problem called second or third-degree AV block. Your doctor will prescribe the right dose depends on your child’s age, body weight and disease condition. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. LACOSAM INJECTION is not recommended to use among women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. The most common

Uses

OF LACOSAM INJECTION Used as an adjunctive management of partial onset seizures in patients above 17 years of age

How It Works

LACOSAM INJECTION works slowly by inactivating the sodium gated channels, which decreases the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain and controls seizures or fits.

Directions for Use

LACOSAM INJECTION will be administered to you into a vein only by a doctor or a nurse. Your doctor will administer the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects

receiving LACOSAM INJECTION are headache, nausea and double vision. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen. USES OF LACOSAM INJECTION Used as an adjunctive management of partial onset seizures in patients above 17 years of age HOW LACOSAM INJECTION WORKSLACOSAM INJECTION works slowly by inactivating the sodium gated channels, which decreases the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain and controls seizures or fits. DIRECTIONS FOR USELACOSAM INJECTION will be administered to you into a vein only by a doctor or a nurse. Your doctor will administer the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF LACOSAM INJECTIONCOMMON headache pain or discomfort or irritation at the site of injection nausea double vision myoclonic seizures (short jerks of a muscle or group of muscles) difficulties in coordinating movements or walking problems in keeping balance, tremors (shaking), tingling (paresthesia) or muscle spasms, falling easily and getting bruises troubles with memory, thinking or finding words, confusion blurred vision, rapid and uncontrollable movements of the eyes (nystagmus) vertigo (a spinning sensation), feeling drunk vomiting, dry mouth, constipation, indigestion, excessive gas in the stomach or bowel, diarrhea reduced sensitivity or feeling, difficulty in articulating words, disturbance in attention noise in the ear such as buzzing, ringing or whistling irritability, trouble sleeping, depression sleepiness, tiredness or weakness itching, rash runny nose, fever, sore throat, eating less than usual (in children) UNCOMMON hallucinations blood tests might show abnormal liver function, liver injury self-harming thoughts feeling angry or agitated swelling of the face, throat, hands, feet, ankles or lower legs and hives fainting abnormal involuntary movements feeling sleepy or lacking in energy redness at the site of injection RAREStop receiving LACOSAM INJECTION and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: symptoms of abnormal heartbeat (such as rapid, irregular or slow heartbeat, palpitations, shortness of breath, feeling lightheaded, fainting)

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYLACOSAM INJECTION is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. BREASTFEEDINGLACOSAM INJECTION is generally not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through breast milk. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy or blurred vision after receiving LACOSAM INJECTION. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while receiving LACOSAM INJECTION. Consult your doctor for advice. KIDNEYLACOSAM INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. LIVERLACOSAM INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. ALLERGYDo not receive LACOSAM INJECTION if you are allergic to Lacosamide or any of the other ingredients of the medicine. HEART DISEASELACOSAM INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with heartbeat problems like second or third-degree AV block and LACOSAM INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with AV block, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, heart failure or who have had a heart attack. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. OTHERSBefore receiving LACOSAM INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have: self-harming thoughts often dizzy or fall over Use in pediatrics: LACOSAM INJECTION is not recommended for use in children aged under 4 years due to lack of data. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. Use in geriatrics: LACOSAM INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above). Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before receiving LACOSAM INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: medicines used to manage heart problems medicines used to manage epilepsy or pain (Ex. carbamazepine, lamotrigine or pregabalin) medicines used for fungal infections (Ex. fluconazole, itraconazole or ketoconazole) medicine used to manage HIV (Ex. ritonavir) medicines used to manage bacterial infections (Ex. clarithromycin or rifampicin) herbal medicine used to manage mild anxiety and depression (Ex. St. John’s wort) Overdosage: LACOSAM INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms. SYNOPSIS Drug : Lacosamide Pharmacological Category : Antiepileptics Therapeutic Indication : Epilepsy Dosage Forms : Tablet, Injection, Syrup MORE INFORMATION Keep LACOSAM INJECTION out of reach of children Store at a temperature below 25°C

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Last Updated

31 Oct 2022

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