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Lamriga 25mg Tablet

Lamotrigine (25mg)

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Product Code: 242655
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: Arinna Lifescience Pvt Ltd
Constituents

Lamotrigine (25mg)

Usage of Lamriga 25mg Tablet

  • Epilepsy/Seizures
  • Bipolar disorder

Description of Lamriga 25mg Tablet

Lamriga 25mg 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.

Possible Side-effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Lamriga

  • 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

Unit

10 tablets

Manufacturer

Arinna Lifescience Pvt Ltd

Disclaimer

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How to use Lamriga 25mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lamriga 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Lamriga 25mg Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Related Warnings

Lamriga 25mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Lamriga 25mg 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.

Lamriga 25mg 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.

Lamriga 25mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Lamriga 25mg Tablet can cause dizziness and double vision. This may affect your ability to drive.

Lamriga 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lamriga 25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Lamriga 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lamriga 25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Expert Advice

  • Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
  • Make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
  • Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
    • Practice yoga every day.
    • Get enough sleep at nighttime.
    • Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/laptop.
    • Take your medication on time.
  • It may cause headaches. Drink plenty of water and take a suitable pain killer. Inform your doctor if it does not go away.
  • It may cause skin rash. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice a rash, itching and peeling of skin.
  • Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the frequency of seizure.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • I started Lamriga 25mg Tablet and developed a rash. The doctor stopped Lamriga 25mg Tablet immediately and prescribed another medicine. Why?

    There have been reports where patients developed serious rashes within 8 weeks of starting Lamriga 25mg 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 Lamriga 25mg Tablet, it should be stopped and should not be restarted. Use of Lamriga 25mg 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 Lamriga 25mg 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 Lamriga 25mg Tablet?

    You may experience quick and uncontrollable movements of your eye, clumsiness, and lack of coordination. High doses of Lamriga 25mg 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 Lamriga 25mg Tablet affect pregnancy?

    Studies on the human population do not show any effects of Lamriga 25mg 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 Lamriga 25mg Tablet. In case therapy with Lamriga 25mg Tablet is considered during pregnancy, your doctor may prescribe the lowest effective dose.

  • Can I take Lamriga 25mg 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 Lamriga 25mg Tablet with some antiepileptics (like valproate and carbamazepine) may increase the chances of developing side effects. Also, the dose of Lamriga 25mg Tablet may need adjustment if taken with antiepileptic medicines such as oxcarbazepine, felbamate, gabapentin, levetiracetam, pregabalin, topiramate or zonisamide.

  • How to take Lamriga 25mg Tablet?

    Lamriga 25mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Continue taking Lamriga 25mg Tablet in the dose and duration advised by the doctor to get maximum benefits of Lamriga 25mg Tablet.

  • I have symptoms of depression. Can I take Lamriga 25mg Tablet?

    Yes, you can take Lamriga 25mg Tablet if you have depression symptoms. In fact, Lamriga 25mg Tablet is used in preventing depression. But, do not self medicate. Do not start or stop taking Lamriga 25mg Tablet on your own, unless otherwise advised by the doctor.

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