Lacopsy Injection 20ml

Lacopsy Injection 20 ML is used for the following:

• Treatment of partial-onset seizures

• Adjunctive therapy for uncontrolled seizures

• Control of epilepsy during emergency situations

• Alternative treatment when oral medicines aren't possible

Follow these instructions when Lacopsy Injection 20 ML is administered:

• This medicine must be given only by a healthcare professional in a clinical setting.

• The injection is administered through an intravenous infusion.

• The solution should be inspected for particles before administration.

• The injection may be given without dilution or diluted with compatible solutions.

• The medicine is typically infused over a period of 15 to 60 minutes.

• Consult your doctor about specific administration details.

Lacopsy Injection 20 ML is administered intravenously.

Lacopsy Injection 20 ML contains lacosamide (10 mg/ml), which works on the body as follows:

• Sodium channel modulation: Lacosamide selectively enhances the slow inactivation of voltage-gated sodium channels in your brain cells. This helps stabilise overexcited nerve cells that contribute to seizures.

• Neuronal membrane stabilisation: By acting on sodium channels, this medicine helps prevent the rapid, repetitive firing of neurons that occurs during seizure activity.

• Seizure threshold elevation: Lacosamide raises the threshold at which seizures can occur, making it less likely for abnormal electrical activity to spread through the brain and trigger a seizure.

• Selective action mechanism: Unlike some other antiepileptic medications, lacosamide specifically targets the slow inactivation of sodium channels rather than the fast inactivation, which contributes to its unique effectiveness and side effect profile.

• Store Lacopsy Injection 20 ML at room temperature below 30°C.

• Keep the vials protected from light.

• Do not freeze the medicine.

• Once opened or diluted, use within 4 hours at room temperature or 24 hours if refrigerated.

• Keep all medicines out of reach of children.

• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the package.

• Maintain a consistent sleep schedule with regular bedtimes to help reduce the frequency of seizures (epileptic episodes where brain cells become overactive).

• Consider keeping a seizure diary to track potential triggers like missed meals or stress, which can help you and your doctor better manage your epilepsy.