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Motrigin 50mg Tablet is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, it also treats bipolar disorder. It contains Lamotrigine, which reduces the electrical impulses and firing of the nerve impulses that cause fits. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as headache, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, dizziness, fatigue, abdominal pain, and infection. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Motrigin 50mg Tablet belongs to a group of anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, Motrigin 50mg Tablet 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 an unconscious state. Bipolar disorder is a severe brain disorder in which a person experiences extreme mood swings (variance in thinking) and frequent mood and behavioural changes.
Motrigin 50mg Tablet contains Lamotrigine, which works by blocking sodium channels and reducing the release of glutamate, a brain chemical that can trigger seizures or mood changes. This calms excessive nerve activity, helping control seizures in epilepsy and reducing the risk of mood episodes in bipolar disorder.
You are advised to take Motrigin 50mg Tablet 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), and 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, do not stop taking Motrigin 50mg Tablet without consulting your doctor to avoid worsening of seizures. Do not take Motrigin 50mg Tablet 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 childbearing age, use effective contraception while taking Motrigin 50mg Tablet. Consult your doctor before taking Motrigin 50mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Contact your doctor if your child gets her first period whilst on treatment with Motrigin 50mg Tablet. Do not drive or operate machinery as Motrigin 50mg Tablet causes drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Motrigin 50mg Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies.
Uses of Motrigin 50mg Tablet
Motrigin 50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of epilepsy (fits) and bipolar disorder. The detailed uses of Motrigin 50mg Tablet are as follows:
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It is advised to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Motrigin 50mg Tablet. Alcohol intake, along with Motrigin 50mg Tablet, may cause increased dizziness and drowsiness. Please consult your doctor for more information.
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Motrigin 50mg Tablet is a pregnancy category C drug. Animal studies showed that Motrigin 50mg Tablet affects the fetus in pregnancy, but there is limited data in humans. Using antipsychotic drugs during the third trimester of pregnancy can cause muscle problems in newborns. Please consult your doctor before taking Motrigin 50mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Breast Feeding
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It is not known if Motrigin 50mg Tablet is excreted into the breast milk. Please consult your doctor before taking Motrigin 50mg Tablet if you are a breastfeeding mother.
Driving
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Motrigin 50mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive if you are not mentally alert or experience any symptoms that affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
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Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
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Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
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Motrigin 50mg Tablet can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will adjust the dose.
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Motrigin 50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Epilepsy (fits) and Bipolar disorder. It contains Lamotrigine, which reduces the electrical impulses and subsequent firing of the nerve impulses that cause fits. Motrigin 50mg Tablet decreases the brain's excessive and abnormal nerve activity, thereby helping control seizures.
Do not discontinue Motrigin 50mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectively, continue taking Motrigin 50mg Tablet for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Motrigin 50mg Tablet. Your doctor will reduce the dose gradually to avoid worsening seizures.
Motrigin 50mg Tablet may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Maintain a healthy weight by following a healthy diet and exercising regularly.
Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Motrigin 50mg Tablet. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.
Motrigin 50mg Tablet helps to treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder by increasing the amount of a chemical substance called GABA, this helps in blocking the nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect.
Motrigin 50mg Tablet contains Lamotrigine, which works by blocking sodium channels and reducing the release of glutamate, a brain chemical that can trigger seizures or mood changes. This calms excessive nerve activity, helping control seizures in epilepsy and reducing the risk of mood episodes in bipolar disorder.
The side effects of Motrigin 50mg Tablet include sleepiness, dizziness, tremor, back pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, blurred or double vision, tiredness, fever, dry mouth, sore throat, stuffy nose, stomach pain and infections, including seasonal flu. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Epilepsy also called as seizure disorder is a brain-related disorder affecting people of all ages characterized by repeated seizures that are brief episodes of involuntary movement that may involve a part of the body or full body. It is caused due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain and sometimes followed by loss of consciousness and control of bladder or bowel function.
Bipolar disorder also called as manic depression is a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, concentration, and activity levels. It is marked by episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.
There have been cases where patients were hospitalized after experiencing severe rashes within 8 weeks of starting Motrigin 50mg Tablet. Sometimes these rashes progress into severe skin infections and may risk the patient’s life. Therefore, if a patient develops rashes after starting Motrigin 50mg Tablet, it is recommended that Motrigin 50mg Tablet should be stopped and should not be restarted. The use of Motrigin 50mg Tablet is stopped even if the rashes are mild and not serious. This is the reason your doctor changed the medicine.
Though it is different from person to person, it may take about 6-8 weeks for your symptoms to improve.
You may experience uncontrollable and quick eye movements, lack of coordination and clumsiness. High doses of Motrigin 50mg Tablet may cause changes in heartbeat rhythm, balance problems, loss of consciousness, fits (convulsions) or coma. If you suspect you have taken more than the recommended dose of Motrigin 50mg Tablet, seek medical help immediately, even if there are no signs of discomfort.
You are recommended to consult your doctor before taking Motrigin 50mg Tablet with other antiepileptic medicines to avoid drug interactions.
Take Motrigin 50mg Tablet as advised by the doctor. It can be taken with or without food. Swallow it as whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.
Yes, you can take Motrigin 50mg Tablet if you have symptoms of depression. In fact, Motrigin 50mg Tablet is used to prevent depression. However, do not self-medicate. Use Motrigin 50mg Tablet only if prescribed by a doctor.
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