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Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's

Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's

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Composition

LAMOTRIGINE-25MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Jagsam Pharma

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

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About Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's

Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's belongs to a group of anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's also treats bipolar disorder. Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. In epilepsy, the brain's electrical rhythms become imbalanced, resulting in recurrent seizures, sometimes leading to an unconscious state. Bipolar disorder is a severe brain disorder in which a person experiences extreme mood swings (variance in thinking) and frequent mood and behavioural changes.

Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's contains 'Lamotrigine' that reduces the electrical impulses and subsequent firing of the nerve impulses that cause fits. Thus, Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain, thereby controlling seizures.

You are advised to take Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as skin rash, headache, nausea, vomiting, dryness in the mouth, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), sleepiness, dizziness, back pain, fatigue, abdominal pain, blurred vision, double vision, impaired coordination, nasal congestion (stuffy nose), infection. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Please do not stop taking Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor to avoid worsening of seizures. Do not take Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy unless prescribed by the doctor, as it could lead to serious congenital disabilities. If you are of childbearing age, use effective contraception while taking Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's. Consult your doctor before taking Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding. Contact your doctor if your child gets her first period whilst on treatment with Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's. Do not drive or operate machinery as Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's causes drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies.

Uses of Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's

Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of Epilepsy (fits) and Bipolar disorder.

Medicinal Benefits

Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's belongs to a group of anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorders. Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's contains Lamotrigine, which reduces the electrical impulses and subsequent firing of the nerve impulses that cause fits. Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain, thereby helping in controlling seizures. It also suppresses the release of excitatory amino acid glutamate (a chemical messenger that acts as a nerve-exciting agent) in the brain, thereby preventing episodes of fits by stabilizing nerve cell's electrical activity in the brain. Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's is widely used in pediatric epilepsy because of its acceptable safety profile. Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's is not associated with any psychological or physical dependence, and there is no potential for abuse.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Dispersible tablet: Check the label for directions before use. Disperse the tablet in the prescribed amount of water and swallow the contents. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's

  • Skin rash
  • Headache
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Aggression or irritability
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Sleepiness
  • Shaking or tremors
  • Dizziness
  • Back pain
  • Fatigue
  • Abdominal pain
  • Blurred vision
  • Double vision
  • Impaired coordination
  • Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
  • Infection
  • Pain in your back or joints or elsewhere

Drug Warnings

If you are known to be allergic to Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Please consult your doctor before taking Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Using this medicine during pregnancy may cause harm to the unborn baby and also affect cognitive ability (reasoning, intelligence, problem-solving) later in your child's life. Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in children. If you have depression, liver, kidney, or pancreas problems, urea cycle disorders, inflammation of the tissue that covers the brain and spinal cord, porphyria (a disorder in the formation of red blood pigment) or thrombocytopenia (low levels of platelets), inform your doctor before taking Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies or mood swings. Do not stop using Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's without your doctor's advice. Stopping suddenly may cause a serious, life-threatening type of seizure. Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's may cause a severe or life-threatening skin rash, especially in children and in people who take a very high starting dose or those who also take valproic acid. If you have a skin rash, hives, blistering, peeling, or sores in your mouth or around your eyes, please inform your doctor immediately. Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's causes drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's may have interaction with pain killers (aspirin), anti-epileptics (oxcarbazepine, felbamate, gabapentin, levetiracetam, pregabalin, topiramate,  zonisamide, valproate, carbamazepine, phenytoin, primidone, phenobarbitone), blood thinner (warfarin), anti-HIV (zidovudine, lopinavir, ritonavir), anti-depressant (moclobemide, selegiline, linezolid, amitriptyline, sertraline, uetiapine, diazepam, olanzapine), anti-psychotic (quetiapine, olanzapine, risperidone), antibiotics (panipenem, imipenem, meropenem, rifampicin, erythromycin ), antimalarial (mefloquine, chloroquine) medicine used to treat cancer(temozolomide), calcium channel blocker (nimodipine), anaesthetic (propofol), hormone (oestrogen, levonorgestrel), antacid (cimetidine), bile-acid sequestrant (cholestyramine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's as it might cause increased dizziness and sleepiness.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's may have interactions with disease conditions such as depression, liver disease, Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) (immune disorder), Brugada syndrome (heart problem), suicidal tendency, HIV disease, thrombocytopenia (low levels of platelets).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ASPIRIN
  • OXCARBAZEPINE
  • FELBAMATE
  • GABAPENTIN
  • LEVETIRACETAM
  • PREGABALIN
  • TOPIRAMATE
  • ZONISAMIDE
  • VALPROATE
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • PRIMIDONE
  • PHENOBARBITONE
  • WARFARIN
  • ZIDOVUDINE
  • LOPINAVIR
  • RITONAVIR
  • MOCLOBEMIDE
  • SELEGILINE
  • LINEZOLID
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • UETIAPINE
  • DIAZEPAM
  • OLANZAPINE
  • QUETIAPINE
  • RISPERIDONE
  • PANIPENEM
  • IMIPENEM
  • MEFLOQUINE
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • TEMOZOLOMIDE
  • ESTROGEN
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A ketogenic diet (low in carbohydrates and high in fats) is recommended for children with epilepsy. This diet helps the body utilize fat instead of glucose for energy generation.
  • The Atkins diet (high fat and controlled carbohydrates) is recommended for adolescents and adults.
  • Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Exercise, meditation, and yoga can help lower stress, decrease pain sensitivity, and improve coping skills.
  • Prepare your living area; small changes may reduce the risk of physical injury during a seizure.
  • Install an alarm or emergency device to get assistance during a seizure attack.

Special Advise

  • Contact your doctor if your child gets her first period whilst on treatment with Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's.
  • If you are of childbearing age, use effective contraception without interruptions during your entire treatment with Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's.
  • Consult your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while taking Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's.
  • After taking Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's, if you have thoughts of harming or killing yourself (suicidal behaviour), stop taking Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's and immediately contact your doctor.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Epilepsy: It is a brain-related problem in which there is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. This sudden, uncontrolled disturbance in nerve cell's electrical activity in the brain results in recurrent seizures (fits), sometimes leading to the unconscious state. In patients with seizures, the typical brain electrical pattern is disrupted by sudden bursts of electrical impulses that affect an individual's consciousness, movements, or sensations. Seizures are of two types: generalized and partial seizures. Generalized seizures affect the entire brain, whereas partial seizures affect only a part of the brain. Seizures can cause uncontrollable muscle twitches and spasms. Stronger seizures may cause people to become confused or unconscious. Possible causes include high fever, trauma, genetic disorder, brain injury, or stroke.

Bipolar disorder: Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression or bipolar disease, is a mental health disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from manic highs to depressive lows.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

It is advised to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's. Alcohol intake, along with Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's, may cause increased dizziness and drowsiness. Please consult your doctor for more information.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's is a pregnancy category C drug. Animal studies showed that Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's affects the fetus in pregnancy, but there is limited data in humans. Using antipsychotic drugs during the third trimester of pregnancy can cause muscle problems in new-borns. Please consult your doctor before taking Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not known if Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's is excreted into the breast milk. Please consult your doctor before taking Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's if you are a breastfeeding mother.

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Driving

Unsafe

Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's may make you feel dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive if you are not mentally alert or experience any symptoms that affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will adjust the dose.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Shop No-2, Plot No-4, Sector-11, Balaji Heights, Sanpada, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400705, India
Other Info - LAM0275

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FAQs

Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of Epilepsy (fits) and Bipolar disorder. It contains Lamotrigine, which reduces the electrical impulses and subsequent firing of the nerve impulses that cause fits. Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's decreases the brain's excessive and abnormal nerve activity, thereby helping control seizures.
Do not discontinue Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectively, continue taking Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's. Your doctor will reduce the dose gradually to avoid worsening seizures.
Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Maintain a healthy weight by following a healthy diet and exercising regularly.
Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.
Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's helps to treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder by increasing the amount of a chemical substance called GABA, this helps in blocking the nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect.
Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. It balances the brain's chemical messenger and prevents overactivity of the brain, thereby controlling seizure episodes.
The side effects of Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's include sleepiness, dizziness, tremor, back pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, blurred or double vision, tiredness, fever, dry mouth, sore throat, stuffy nose, stomach pain and infections, including seasonal flu. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Epilepsy also called as seizure disorder is a brain-related disorder affecting people of all ages characterized by repeated seizures that are brief episodes of involuntary movement that may involve a part of the body or full body. It is caused due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain and sometimes followed by loss of consciousness and control of bladder or bowel function.
Bipolar disorder also called as manic depression is a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, concentration, and activity levels. It is marked by episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.
There have been cases where patients were hospitalized after experiencing severe rashes within 8 weeks of starting Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's. Sometimes these rashes progress into severe skin infections and may risk the patient’s life. Therefore, if a patient develops rashes after starting Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's, it is recommended that Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's should be stopped and should not be restarted. The use of Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's is stopped even if the rashes are mild and not serious. This is the reason your doctor changed the medicine.
Though it is different from person to person, it may take about 6-8 weeks for your symptoms to improve.
You may experience uncontrollable and quick eye movements, lack of coordination and clumsiness. High doses of Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's may cause changes in heartbeat rhythm, balance problems, loss of consciousness, fits (convulsions) or coma. If you suspect you have taken more than the recommended dose of Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's, seek medical help immediately, even if there are no signs of discomfort.
Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's shows no effect on pregnant women or her fetus as per human population studies. However, if you become pregnant or are planning planning while taking Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's, it is advisable to inform your doctor immediately. If Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's is considered during pregnancy, your doctor may prescribe the lowest effective dose.
You are recommended to consult your doctor before taking Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's with other antiepileptic medicines to avoid drug interactions.
Take Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's as advised by the doctor. It can be taken with or without food. Swallow it as whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.
Yes, you can take Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's if you have symptoms of depression. In fact, Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's is used to prevent depression. However, do not self-medicate. Use Lamopil 25 Tablet 10's only if prescribed by a doctor.

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