Lacoset Injection 20ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Lacosamide 10 mg
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT LACOSET INJECTIONLACOSET 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 LACOSET 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. LACOSET INJECTION is not recommended to use among women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. The most common
Uses
OF LACOSET INJECTION Used as an adjunctive management of partial onset seizures in patients above 17 years of age
How It Works
LACOSET 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
LACOSET 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 LACOSET INJECTION are headache, nausea and double vision. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen. USES OF LACOSET INJECTION Used as an adjunctive management of partial onset seizures in patients above 17 years of age HOW LACOSET INJECTION WORKSLACOSET 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 USELACOSET 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 LACOSET 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 LACOSET 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
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYLACOSET INJECTION is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. BREASTFEEDINGLACOSET 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 LACOSET INJECTION. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while receiving LACOSET INJECTION. Consult your doctor for advice. KIDNEYLACOSET INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. LIVERLACOSET INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. ALLERGYDo not receive LACOSET INJECTION if you are allergic to Lacosamide or any of the other ingredients of the medicine. HEART DISEASELACOSET INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with heartbeat problems like second or third-degree AV block and LACOSET 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 LACOSET INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have: self-harming thoughts often dizzy or fall over Use in pediatrics: LACOSET 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: LACOSET 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 LACOSET 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: LACOSET 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 LACOSET INJECTION out of reach of children Store at a temperature below 25°C
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Last Updated
31 Oct 2022