Lamitrin 5 mg (Dispersible Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 9.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 270.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 90.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Lamotrigine |
| Company | Aci limited |
| Also available as |
Product Title
- Lamitrin
Categories
- Antiepileptic Drug
- Phenyltriazine Antiepileptic
- Bipolar Disorder Medication
- Therapeutic Class: Primary Anti-epileptic Drugs
Description
- Controls epileptic seizures
- Treats some types of epilepsy and bipolar disorder
- Inhibits voltage-sensitive sodium channels
- Stabilizes neuronal membranes
- Inhibits presynaptic excitatory neurotransmitter release
Indications
- Adjunctive therapy in patients aged 2 years and older
- Monotherapy in patients aged 16 years and older
- For partial-onset seizures
- For primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- For generalized seizures of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- For bipolar disorder in patients aged 18 years and older
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of sodium channels
- Modulates release of presynaptic excitatory neurotransmitters
- Binds weakly to various receptors
- Inhibits Cav2.3 (R-type) calcium currents
- Demonstrated clinical benefit in some neuropathic pain states
Dosage & Administration
- Different dosage regimens for epilepsy and bipolar disorder
- Specific dosing guidelines for patients of different age groups and those taking specific medications
Interaction
- Variation in Lamitrin concentrations due to concurrent use of different drugs
Side Effects
- Adult side effects: dizziness, headache, diplopia, nausea, blurred vision, etc.
- Children side effects: vomiting, diarrhea, infection, fever, abdominal pain, etc.
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Excretion in human milk
- Potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants
Precautions & Warnings
- Discontinue at the first sign of rash
- Monitor for blood dyscrasias
- Suicidal behavior and ideation monitoring
- Monitor for signs of aseptic meningitis
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness in very young pediatric patients not demonstrated
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients for bipolar disorder maintenance not established
Overdose Effects
- Ataxia, nystagmus, seizures, decreased level of consciousness, coma, intraventricular conduction delay
Storage Conditions
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store below 25°C and protect from light