Lacopsy 200mg Injection

Lacopsy 200mg Injection is an anticonvulsant medicine used in the treatment of partial-onset seizures and generalised tonic-clonic seizures.

Lacopsy 200mg Injection contains lacosamide, which treats seizures by decreasing disorganised electrical activity in the brain.

In some cases, Lacopsy 200mg Injection may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dry mouth and dizziness. Most of these side effects of Lacopsy 200mg Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor about your medical history and other medications you are currently taking in order to rule out any potential negative effects.

Lacopsy 200mg Injection is used in the treatment of focal (partial) seizures. The detailed uses of Lacopsy 200mg Injection are as follows:

• Partial-onset (focal) seizures: Treats partial-onset (focal) seizures in both adults and children, helping to reduce abnormal brain activity.
• Generalised tonic-clonic seizures: Controls generalised tonic-clonic seizures, which cause loss of consciousness along with muscle stiffness and jerking movements.

• Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
• Lacopsy 200mg Injection will be administered by the doctor or healthcare professional.
• Do not self-administer.

• Lacopsy 200mg Injection effectively manages seizures affecting only one part of the brain in adults and children (1 month and older) who cannot take oral medicines.
• It is used along with other medicines to control full-body seizures (grand mal seizures) in adults and children (4 years and older) who are unable to take oral treatment.
• Lacopsy 200mg Injection provides an alternative for patients who need seizure control but cannot swallow or tolerate oral medications.
• It decreases abnormal electrical signals in the brain, reducing seizure frequency and severity.
• Lacopsy 200mg Injection helps prevent seizure-related complications, injuries, and interruptions to daily living.

• Do not take Lacopsy 200mg Injection if you are allergic to any of its contents.
• Inform your doctor before taking Lacopsy 200mg Injection if you have depression, heart problems, kidney and liver problems, have low levels of sodium in your blood, or are taking medicines that could lower the levels of sodium in the blood.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suspect pregnancy or if you are a nursing mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Lacopsy 200mg Injection.
• An ECG is recommended before and after titration to maintain steady-state maintenance in patients.
• To reduce the risk of increased seizure frequency, Lacopsy 200mg Injection should be progressively discontinued.
• Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies.
• Lacopsy 200mg Injection may cause a reduction in mental awareness; hence, do not drive, operate complex machinery, or engage in other hazardous activities.