INTRODUCTION
LACOPTAL INFUSION contains Lacosamide which belongs to the group of medicines called Antiepileptics. It is used as an adjunctive treatment 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 receiving LACOPTAL INFUSION, inform your doctor if you have or ever had a certain type of heartbeat problem called second or third-degree AV block. Your doctor will prescribe the right dose depends on your child’s age, body weight and disease condition. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
LACOPTAL INFUSION is not recommended to use among women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. The most common side effects of receiving LACOPTAL INFUSION are headache, nausea and double vision. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.
USES OF LACOPTAL INFUSION
Used as an adjunctive treatment of partial onset seizures in patients above 17 years of age
HOW LACOPTAL INFUSION WORKS
LACOPTAL INFUSION 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
LACOPTAL INFUSION will be administered to you into a vein only by a doctor or a nurse. Your doctor will administer the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF LACOPTAL INFUSION
COMMON
Headache
Pain or discomfort or irritation at the site of injection
Nausea
Double 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, thinking or finding words, confusion
Blurred vision, rapid and uncontrollable movements of the eyes (nystagmus)
Vertigo (a spinning sensation), feeling drunk
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
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
Feeling angry or agitated
Swelling of the face, throat, hands, feet, ankles or lower legs and hives
Fainting
Abnormal involuntary movements
Feeling sleepy or lacking in energy
Redness at the site of injection
RARE
Stop receiving LACOPTAL INFUSION 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)
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Nausea or Vomiting:
Receive this medicine with or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil-rich or spicy foods.
Diarrhea:
Drink a lot of fluids such as water or fruit juice to keep yourself hydrated. Do not consume any medicine on your own without consulting your doctor.
Constipation:
Eat plenty of fiber-rich foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables and cereals and drink plenty of water. Exercise more regularly.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
LACOPTAL INFUSION is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
BREASTFEEDING
LACOPTAL INFUSION is generally not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through breast milk. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy or blurred vision after receiving LACOPTAL INFUSION.
ALCOHOL
Avoid consumption of alcohol while receiving LACOPTAL INFUSION. Consult your doctor for advice.
KIDNEY
LACOPTAL INFUSION should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
LIVER
LACOPTAL INFUSION should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
ALLERGY
Do not receive LACOPTAL INFUSION if you are allergic to Lacosamide or any of the other ingredients of the medicine.
HEART DISEASE
LACOPTAL INFUSION is not recommended for use in patients with heartbeat problems like second or third-degree AV block and LACOPTAL INFUSION should be used with caution in patients with AV block, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, heart failure or who have had a heart attack. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
OTHERS
Before receiving LACOPTAL INFUSION, inform your doctor if you have:
Self-harming thoughts
Often dizzy or fall over
Use in pediatrics:
LACOPTAL INFUSION is not recommended for use in children aged under 4 years due to lack of data. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
Use in geriatrics:
LACOPTAL INFUSION should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above). Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before receiving LACOPTAL INFUSION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
Medicines used to treat heart problems
Medicines used to treat epilepsy or pain (Ex. carbamazepine, lamotrigine or pregabalin)
Medicines used for fungal infections (Ex. fluconazole, itraconazole or ketoconazole)
Medicine used to treat HIV (Ex. ritonavir)
Medicines used to treat bacterial infections (Ex. clarithromycin or rifampicin)
Herbal medicine used to treat mild anxiety and depression (Ex. St. John’s wort)
Overdosage:
LACOPTAL INFUSION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms.
SYNOPSIS
Drug : Lacosamide
Pharmacological Category : Antiepileptics
Therapeutic Indication : Epilepsy
Dosage Forms : Tablet, Injection, Syrup
MORE INFORMATION
Keep LACOPTAL INFUSION out of reach of children
Store at a temperature below 25°C
FAQs ABOUT LACOPTAL INFUSION
LACOPTAL INFUSION is used for?
LACOPTAL INFUSION is used to treat epilepsy. 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.
What are the common side effects of LACOPTAL INFUSION?
The most common side effects of receiving LACOPTAL INFUSION are headache, nausea and double vision. Contact your doctor if any of the above symptoms worsen.
What happens if I receive too much of LACOPTAL INFUSION?
LACOPTAL INFUSION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms.
Is it safe to receive LACOPTAL INFUSION if am pregnant?
LACOPTAL INFUSION is not recommended to use in pregnant women unless it is considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
Can LACOPTAL INFUSION be used in patients with bacterial infections?
No. LACOPTAL INFUSION should not be used with anti-bacterial as it causes drug-drug interaction. Inform your doctor before starting the treatment with LACOPTAL INFUSION.
Can I stop LACOPTAL INFUSION if my condition improves?
Do not stop LACOPTAL INFUSION even if your condition improves, because there is a chance of epilepsy coming back again or becoming worse. Consult your doctor before stopping the treatment.
Is LACOPTAL INFUSION safe to use in older people?
LACOPTAL INFUSION should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above). Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
REFERENCES
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Country Of Origin
India
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