General Health

DC Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

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

The initial dose of Lamictal in patients with DC, not taking valproic acid (Depakote) for two weeks, 100 mg daily for two weeks in two divided doses administered once daily to 50 mg. DC is a standard dose of Lamictal twice a day. In patients taking valproic acid, Lamictal DC starting dose is 25 mg every other day for two weeks, then 25 mg once daily for two weeks every 1-2 weeks, slowly (25-50 mg / day) increase in dose) dose is 100 mg / day to 150 achieved. After the usual maintenance dose 300-500 mg / day in two divided doses are given.

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

"Double Up" heavy dose of reach. If you miss a dose, as soon as you remember that when it is near time for your next dose, instead, do not forget to leave the dose and continue administration Anusuchi is not it. Try to take each dose at the right time.

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

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