Lacosamide Medical Valley
Lacosamide Medical Valley syrup is a medicine for epilepsy, used to reduce seizures and prevent them from spreading.
How to Use
Dosage
The usual starting dose is 50 mg (5 ml) twice a day, but your doctor will adjust it based on your weight and how your treatment progresses. The dose is increased weekly until the right dose is found. Your doctor will tell you your exact dose.
Method
Take the medicine twice a day, about 12 hours apart, preferably at the same time each day. You can take it with or without food. Use the measuring device provided in the package to measure your dose accurately.
The maximum recommended daily dose is 600 mg (60 ml) for adults and adolescents weighing 50 kg or more. For children and adolescents weighing less than 50 kg, the dose is based on their weight and will be determined by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
- •Headache
- •Dizziness or nausea
- •Double vision
- •Balance or coordination problems
- •Sleepiness or tiredness
- •Slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat
- •Allergic skin reactions, such as hives
- •Thoughts of self-harm or suicide
- •Severe allergic reaction with swelling of the face, lips, or throat
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to lacosamide or any of its other ingredients, or if you have a specific severe heart rhythm problem (2nd or 3rd degree AV block).
- Contact your doctor immediately if you have thoughts of self-harm or suicide, or if your seizures get worse or change.
- This medicine can cause dizziness or blurred vision. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine as a safety precaution.
- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor, as it can worsen seizures and may harm your child if you are pregnant.