Therapeutic Group

Indication Dosage

Lacosamide is a medication used to help control seizures in people with epilepsy. It can be prescribed by doctors to reduce the frequency and severity of seizures in individuals who have epilepsy.

Adjunctive Treatment Of Focal Seizures With Or Without Secondary Generalization: 

Oral Or By IV Infusion: 

• Adult & Children Above 16 Yrs: Initially 50 Mg Twice Daily, Infusion To Be Administered Over 15-60 Minutes (for Up To 5 Days), Then Increased, If Tolerated, In Steps Of 50 Mg Twice Daily, Adjusted According To Response, Dose To Be Increased In Weekly Intervals; Maintenance 100 Mg Twice Daily (max. Per Dose 200 Mg Twice Daily). 

Loading Dose To Rapidly Attain Therapeutic Plasma Concentrations (under Close Medical Supervision): 

• Adult & Children Above 16 Yrs: 200 Mg, Infusion To Be Administered Over 15-60 Minutes (for Up To 5 Days), Followed By Maintenance 100 Mg Twice Daily, To Be Given 12 Hours After Initial Dose, Then Increased, If Tolerated, In Steps Of 50 Mg Twice Daily (max. Per Dose 200 Mg Twice Daily), Adjusted According To Response, Dose To Be Increased In Weekly Intervals

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Pregnancy

Avoid Unless The Potential Benefit Outweighs The Risk.

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Contra Indications

Precautions

Lactation

Side Effects