Lacosam 200 Tablet 15

Lacosam 200 Tablet is used for the following:

• As an adjunct therapy for managing partial-onset seizures in adults.

• Control and prevention of seizures or fits.

Here's how you should take Lacosam 200 Tablet:

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.

• Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet.

• The medicine can be taken with or without food.

• It's crucial to take the medicine at the same time each day.

• Never stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor as it may increase the frequency of seizures.

Lacosam 200 Tablet is taken orally.

Lacosam 200 Tablet contains lacosamide (200 mg) which works on the body in the following ways:

• Sodium Channel Inactivation: Lacosamide slowly inactivates sodium-gated channels in the brain. Sodium-gated channels are pathways that allow electrically charged sodium atoms (ions) to pass into nerve cells. This action helps stabilise the electrical activity of nerve cells.

• Controls Nerve Cell Activity: By stabilising these channels, lacosamide effectively reduces their abnormal and excessive activity which is a common characteristic of epileptic conditions.

• Seizure Prevention: The overall impact of these actions is that they help control and prevent seizures by maintaining a balanced electrical activity in the brain.

• Store Lacosam 200 Tablet at room temperature, ideally below 30°C.

• Keep the medicine away from light and moisture.

• Always keep it in its original packaging until it's time to take it.

• Ensure you keep Lacosam 200 Tablet out of reach of children.

• Remember to check the expiry date and only use the medicine if it's within its valid usage period.

• Since Lacosam 200 Tablet is used to manage epilepsy, try to maintain a routine sleep schedule. Regular sleep patterns can help reduce the frequency of seizures.

• Aim for a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Certain nutrients found in these foods may support brain health and help manage epilepsy symptoms.