Lacoptal Inj

Composition

Lacosamide (10mg)

Uses of Lacoptal Inj

Epilepsy Mania Migraine Trigeminal neuralgia Seizures Treatment and prevention of Epilepsy/Seizures

• •In Treatment and prevention of Epilepsy/Seizures Lacoptal Injection is an anticonvulsant (or anti-epileptic) medicine that works by decreasing the nerve impulses which cause the seizures. By controlling the frequency of seizures
• •it will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence. It helps reduce symptoms such as confusion
• •uncontrollable jerking movements
• •loss of awareness
• •and fear or anxiety. This medicine is not associated with any physical or psychological dependence (addiction) but it should not be stopped suddenly. It is given by your healthcare provider and should not be self-administered. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

How it works

Lacoptal Injection is an antiepileptic medication. It slowly inactivates the sodium gated channels, which decreases the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Thereby, it controls seizures or fits.

Directions for use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Side effects