Description

LAMOTRIGINE belongs to a group of anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, LAMOTRIGINE 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 the unconscious state. Bipolar disorder is a severe brain disorder in which a person experiences extreme mood swings (variance in thinking) and frequent mood and behavioral changes.

LAMOTRIGINE contains ‘Lamotrigine’ that reduces the electrical impulses and subsequent firing of the nerve impulses that cause fits. Thus, LAMOTRIGINE decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain, thereby controlling seizures. 

You are advised to take LAMOTRIGINE 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 LAMOTRIGINE for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Please do not stop taking LAMOTRIGINE without consulting your doctor to avoid worsening of seizures. Do not take LAMOTRIGINE 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 child-bearing age, use effective contraception while taking LAMOTRIGINE. Consult your doctor before taking LAMOTRIGINE if you are breastfeeding. Contact your doctor if your child gets her first-period whilst on treatment with LAMOTRIGINE. Do not drive or operate machinery as LAMOTRIGINE causes drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid consuming alcohol along with LAMOTRIGINE as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies.

Uses of LAMOTRIGINE

Epilepsy (fits), and Bipolar disorder.

Medicinal Benefits

LAMOTRIGINE belongs to a group of anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorders. LAMOTRIGINE contains Lamotrigine, which reduces the electrical impulses and subsequent firing of the nerve impulses that cause fits. LAMOTRIGINE 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. LAMOTRIGINE widely used in pediatric epilepsy because of its acceptable safety profile. LAMOTRIGINE 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 LAMOTRIGINE

• 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