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Lacosamide
How Lacosamide works
Lacosamide is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Side Effects
Nausea, Headache, Dizziness, Double vision
Usage
Lacosamide is used in the treatment of seizures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Lacosamide a controlled substance, or narcotic?Lacosamide is not a controlled substance or narcotic. It is the drug used in treatment of epilepsy or convulsions
Q. Where is Lacosamide absorbed?Lacosamide is absorbed from stomach and intestine when taken orally
Q. What class is Lacosamide?Lacosamide belongs to the class of medication called anticonvulsants
Q. How does Lacosamide work?Lacosamide is an anticonvulsant drug. It stabilizes the hyper-excited nerve fibers, thereby slowing abnormal nerve impulses in brain
Q. How effective is Lacosamide?Lacosamide is effective in treatment of partial-onset seizure (fits due to involvement of only one side of brain). But effect may vary depending on the individuals taking the medicine. Please follow the doctor's advice regarding the use of this medicine.
