Lametec 50 DT Tablet
Lamotrigine (50mg)
by Cipla Ltd
strip of 10 tablet dt
About this medicine
Lametec 50 DT Tablet is an anti-epileptic medication that is used to treat two conditions, epilepsy and bipolar disorder. It works by blocking the signals in the brain that trigger epileptic seizures (fits) and in another way to prevent extreme mood swings. Lametec 50 DT Tablet can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. This may increase gradually until your condition is stable. This medicine may take several weeks to work but it is important to take it regularly to get the maximum benefit. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel fine unless your doctor advises you to. You may have more seizures, or your bipolar disorder may get worse. The most common side effects of this medicine include skin rashes, headache, nausea, and vomiting, difficulty sleeping, and dizziness. Most side effects wear off, but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice a rash or peeling of the skin. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. Long-term treatment can cause weakness in your bones (osteoporosis), increasing your risk of breaking a bone. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, depression, or suicidal thoughts. Also let your healthcare professional know about all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine, including contraceptive pills. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as the dose may need to be adjusted. You should avoid driving or anything that requires concentration if this medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy. You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine.
Uses
- Epilepsy/Seizures
- Bipolar disorder
Benefits
In epilepsy/Seizures
Lametec 50 DT Tablet is used alone or with other medicines to prevent and control seizures (fits). It works by decreasing the nerve impulses that cause seizures. It can help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. By controlling the frequency of seizures, it will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence. It may also allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). This medicine may take several weeks or months to work effectively as the dose is adjusted. Carefully follow all instructions and never take more tablets than your doctor tells you to. It needs to be taken regularly as prescribed to be most effective.
How it works
Lametec 50 DT Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Lametec 50 DT Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Common side effects
- Skin rash
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dryness in mouth
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Back pain
- Abdominal pain
- Blurred vision
- Double vision
- Impaired coordination
- Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
- Infection
Safety advice
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- Lametec 50 DT Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Lametec 50 DT Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Lametec 50 DT Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Monitor the baby for rash, sleepiness or poor sucking. Also, get the platelet count and liver function test done periodically.
- DrivingUNSAFE
- Lametec 50 DT Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Lametec 50 DT Tablet can cause dizziness and double vision. This may affect your ability to drive.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Lametec 50 DT Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lametec 50 DT Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCAUTION
- Lametec 50 DT Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lametec 50 DT Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Lametec 50 DT Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\\n
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Phenyltriazine Derivative
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Neuro cns
- Action Class
- Sodium channel modulators (AED)
Frequently asked questions
I started Lametec 50 DT Tablet and developed a rash. The doctor stopped Lametec 50 DT Tablet immediately and prescribed another medicine. Why?
There have been reports where patients developed serious rashes within 8 weeks of starting Lametec 50 DT Tablet and were hospitalized. Sometimes these rashes turn into severe skin infections and may endanger the patient’s life. Therefore, it is advised that if a patient develops rashes after starting Lametec 50 DT Tablet, it should be stopped and should not be restarted. Use of Lametec 50 DT Tablet is stopped even if the rashes are mild and non-serious. It is because of this that your doctor changed the medicine.
How long does it take Lametec 50 DT Tablet to work?
Though it varies from person to person, your symptoms may take about 6-8 weeks to improve.
What can be the consequences of taking a higher than the recommended dose of Lametec 50 DT Tablet?
You may experience quick and uncontrollable movements of your eye, clumsiness, and lack of coordination. High doses of Lametec 50 DT Tablet may cause problems with your balance, changes in heartbeat rhythm, loss of consciousness, fits (convulsions) or coma. Even if there are no signs of discomfort, seek immediate medical attention of a doctor or nearby hospital.
Can Lametec 50 DT Tablet affect pregnancy?
Studies on the human population do not show any effects of Lametec 50 DT Tablet on pregnant women or her fetus. However, it is advisable that you inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant or are planning to get pregnant while taking Lametec 50 DT Tablet. In case therapy with Lametec 50 DT Tablet is considered during pregnancy, your doctor may prescribe the lowest effective dose.
Can I take Lametec 50 DT Tablet with other antiepileptic medicines?
It is important that you inform your doctor if you are already on any other antiepileptic medicines. The reason being, taking Lametec 50 DT Tablet with some antiepileptics (like valproate and carbamazepine) may increase the chances of developing side effects. Also, the dose of Lametec 50 DT Tablet may need adjustment if taken with antiepileptic medicines such as oxcarbazepine, felbamate, gabapentin, levetiracetam, pregabalin, topiramate or zonisamide.
How to take Lametec 50 DT Tablet?
Lametec 50 DT Tablet can be taken with or without food. Continue taking Lametec 50 DT Tablet in the dose and duration advised by the doctor to get maximum benefits of Lametec 50 DT Tablet.
I have symptoms of depression. Can I take Lametec 50 DT Tablet?
Yes, you can take Lametec 50 DT Tablet if you have depression symptoms. In fact, Lametec 50 DT Tablet is used in preventing depression. But, do not self medicate. Do not start or stop taking Lametec 50 DT Tablet on your own, unless otherwise advised by the doctor.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Cipla Ltd
- Salt composition
- Lamotrigine (50mg)
- Pack
- strip of 10 tablet dt
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
Same salt, other brands
Therapeutically equivalent. Ask your doctor or our pharmacist before substituting.
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.