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Composition:

LACOSAMIDE-50MG

Uses:

<p>Lacoron 50 Tablet is used in the treatment of focal or partial seizures. The detailed uses of Lacoron 50 Tablet are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Partial-Onset Seizures:</strong> Lacoron 50 Tablet is used in adults and children (≥4 years) to treat focal seizures, either alone or with other medications.</li><li><strong>Primary Generalised Tonic-Clonic Seizures: </strong>Lacoron 50 Tablet helps manage full-body seizures that cause muscle stiffening and jerking.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Lacoron 50 Tablet effectively treats focal (partial-onset) seizures in adults and children above 4 years of age.
  • It inactivates sodium channels in brain cells, reducing abnormal electrical activity.
  • This medicine helps stop seizure activity from spreading to other parts of the brain.
  • Lacoron 50 Tablet lowers the number and severity of seizure episodes.
  • By controlling seizures, it supports better focus, safety, and quality of life.
  • It can be used alone or with other antiepileptic medicines for effective seizure management.

FAQs

Lacoron 50 Tablet is used to treat focal (partial) seizures in adults and children four years of age or older.

Lacoron 50 Tablet contains lacosamide, which treats seizures by decreasing disorganized electrical activity in the brain.

Lacoron 50 Tablet can cause memory loss and cognitive impairment in some cases. Consult a doctor right away if the condition worsens.

Lacoron 50 Tablet may not cause any weight gain. However, consult your doctor if you notice any abnormal signs while using Lacoron 50 Tablet .

Lacoron 50 Tablet is typically recommended for long-term use. Keep taking the medication as advised by your doctor. However, if you have any unsettling side effects, speak to your doctor.

Lacoron 50 Tablet should also be taken with caution in patients who are taking drugs that influence cardiac conduction, such as sodium channel blockers, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, potassium channel blockers, and medications that lengthen the PR interval.

Lacoron 50 Tablet can be given as monotherapy or in combination with other antiepileptic drugs. However, you are recommended not to take any other medications with the Lacoron 50 Tablet on your own without a doctor's recommendation.

The side effects of Lacoron 50 Tablet include headache, double or blurred vision, nausea, dizziness, vertigo (spinning sensation), tremor, uncontrollable eye movements, tingling or muscle spasms. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

No, do not stop taking Lacoron 50 Tablet even if you feel better. Discontinuing suddenly may worsen your condition and lead to uncontrollable seizures. Therefore, use Lacoron 50 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while using Lacoron 50 Tablet , please consult your doctor.

Do not drive or use any tools or machines until you know how Lacoron 50 Tablet affects you as it may cause dizziness or blurred vision.

If you missed a dose of Lacoron 50 Tablet , take it within first 6 hours of the scheduled dose. However, if you have forgotten a dose for more than the first 6 hours of the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the forgotten one as this may increase the risk of side effects.

No, Lacoron 50 Tablet is not a habit-forming medicine.

There have been no reports of Lacoron 50 Tablet affecting fertility in either males or females. However, if you have any concerns, please consult a doctor.

Lacoron 50 Tablet is usually not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, seek doctor’s advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Excess of Lacoron 50 Tablet may cause nausea, dizziness, vomiting, seizures, and even coma. If somebody takes excess of Lacoron 50 Tablet , seek medical help immediately.

Caution is advised if you are taking Lacoron 50 Tablet while on Ritonavir therapy. It is recommended that you inform your doctor before starting Lacoron 50 Tablet . This is because if you are taking Ritonavir for kidney or liver problems then the dose of Lacoron 50 Tablet needs to be adjusted or reduced.

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