Lacoxa 200mg Tablet 10'S

Epilepsy/Convulsion (809)Rx required

Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Lacosamide 200 mg

Manufacturer

Abbott India Ltd

Variant

10 Tablet(s) in a Strip

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

LACOXA 200MG TABLET 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 taking LACOXA 200MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have or ever had a certain type of heartbeat problem called second or third-degree AV block. LACOXA 200MG TABLET is not recommended to use among women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor will prescribe the right dose depends on your child’s age, body weight and disease condition. Consult your doctor before taking. The most common

Uses

OF LACOXA 200MG TABLET Used as an adjunctive management of partial onset seizures in patients above 17 years of age

How It Works

LACOXA 200MG TABLET 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

Take LACOXA 200MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects

taking LACOXA 200MG TABLET are headache, dizziness, nausea and double vision. Contact your doctor if any of the above symptoms worsen. USES OF LACOXA 200MG TABLET Used as an adjunctive management of partial onset seizures in patients above 17 years of age HOW LACOXA 200MG TABLET WORKSLACOXA 200MG TABLET 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 USETake LACOXA 200MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF LACOXA 200MG TABLETCOMMON headache nausea double or blurred 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, confusion rapid and uncontrollable movements of the eyes (nystagmus) 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 (asthenia) 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 abnormal thinking or losing touch with reality swelling of the face, throat, hands, feet, ankles or lower legs and hives fainting feeling sleepy or lacking in energy (lethargy) RAREStop taking LACOXA 200MG TABLET 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

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYLACOXA 200MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGLACOXA 200MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy or blurred vision after taking LACOXA 200MG TABLET. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking LACOXA 200MG TABLET. Consult your doctor for advice. KIDNEYLACOXA 200MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERLACOXA 200MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take LACOXA 200MG TABLET if you are allergic to Lacosamide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASELACOXA 200MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with second or third-degree AV block and LACOXA 200MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients who had heart disease like AV block, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, heart failure or heart attack. Consult your doctor before taking it. OTHERSBefore taking LACOXA 200MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have: self-harming thoughts often dizzy or fall over Use in pediatrics: Your doctor will prescribe the right dose depends on your child’s age, body weight and health condition. Consult your doctor before taking LACOXA 200MG TABLET. Use in geriatrics: LACOXA 200MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above). Consult your doctor before taking it.

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking LACOXA 200MG TABLET, 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: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of LACOXA 200MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are dizziness, nausea, vomiting, fits (seizures), heartbeat problems such as a slow, fast or irregular heartbeat or a fall in blood pressure with rapid heartbeat and sweating. SYNOPSIS Drug : Lacosamide Pharmacological Category : Antiepileptics Therapeutic Indication : Epilepsy Dosage Forms : Tablet, Injection, Syrup MORE INFORMATION Keep LACOXA 200MG TABLET out of reach of children Store at room temperature

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Last Updated

31 Oct 2022

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