General Health

Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Lamictal in combination with other anti-seizure drugs used for treatment of certain types of seizures. It is only 16 years old when the anti-epileptic drug valproate to treat patients around the partial seizures.

Standard doses of Lamictal is given twice a day. The initial dose of Lamictal in patients not taking valproic acid (Depakote) for two weeks, 100 mg daily for two weeks, followed by two separate doses administered once daily to 50 mg. After the usual maintenance dose 300-500 mg / day in two divided doses are given. Patients taking valproic acid, 25 mg initial dose of Lamictal every other day for two weeks, then 25 mg once daily for two weeks, slowly increase the dose (25-50 mg / day) each week 01:59) dose of 100-150 mg daily is reached.

Lamictal is an oral medicine used to treat attacks. This chemical is not associated with other anti-seizure drugs. The exact mechanism by which publishes its Lamictal anti-seizure action is not known.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember that when it is near time for your next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule does not exist. "Double Up" heavy dose of reach. Try to take each dose at the right time.

77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from heat, light and moisture at the drug store at room temperature. Keep this and all medicines out of reach of children. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Do not store in the bathroom.

This medicine is excreted in breast milk. These rashes (eg, Stevens-Johnson syndrome), more adults than children (16 years) are frequent. Consult with your doctor. Tell your doctor if you have other illnesses, heart disease, liver problems, kidney problems, allergies (especially drug allergies trade). Most life-threatening rashes, the drug is started 2-8 weeks. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Thus, only partial Lamictal or attacks children with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is associated with should be used. The possibility of a rash begins when the drug treatment can be improved by using more than what your doctor during treatment with valproic acid, or a provision to increase the dose beyond taking Lamictal. Rarely, serious (sometimes fatal) skin rashes while using this drug. Breast-feeding infants because of possible exposure while using this medication is not recommended. Notify your doctor immediately if you experience any type of rash. Limit alcohol while taking this medicine. Sunscreen and / or protective clothing can be a severe rash triggered by sunlight is recommended to protect. However, such serious rashes occurred after 6 months of use in: her. Use caution operating machinery or engaging in, which requires vigilance. If the rash is due to the drug, the drug should be discontinued. After the completion of a drug, it is still possible to cause permanent scarring, rash, or other life-threatening problems. Drugs used during pregnancy only if absolutely necessary should be.