Lametec 150mg Tablet DT 10.0 tablet dt in 1 strip

All Details About Lametec 150mg Tablet DT

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Lametec 150mg Tablet DT

Description:

Lametec 150mg Tablet DT 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 150mg Tablet DT 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.

Earlier 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:

Directions For 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 150mg Tablet DT may be taken with or without food.

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 them

Ordinary side effects of Lametec

Skin rash
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Dryness in mouth
Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
Infection
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Posterior pain
Abdominal pain
Blurred vision
Double vision
Impaired coordination

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lametec 150mg Tablet DT. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lametec 150mg Tablet DT is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Lametec 150mg Tablet DT during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Lametec 150mg Tablet DT alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CAUTION

Lametec 150mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Lametec 150mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

I started Lametec 150mg Tablet DT and developed a rash. The doctor stopped Lametec 150mg Tablet DT immediately and prescribed another medicine. Why?

There have been reports where patients developed serious rashes within 8 weeks of starting Lametec 150mg Tablet DT 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 150mg Tablet DT, it should be stopped and should not be restarted. Employ of Lametec 150mg Tablet DT 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 150mg Tablet DT 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 150mg Tablet DT?

You may experience quick and uncontrollable movements of your eye, clumsiness, and lack of coordination. High doses of Lametec 150mg Tablet DT 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 150mg Tablet DT affect pregnancy?

Studies on the human population do not show any effects of Lametec 150mg Tablet DT 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 150mg Tablet DT. In case therapy with Lametec 150mg Tablet DT is considered during pregnancy, your doctor may prescribe the lowest effective dose.

Can I take Lametec 150mg Tablet DT 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 150mg Tablet DT with some antiepileptics (like valproate and carbamazepine) may increase the chances of developing side effects. Also, the dose of Lametec 150mg Tablet DT may need adjustment if taken with antiepileptic medicines such as oxcarbazepine, felbamate, gabapentin, levetiracetam, pregabalin, topiramate or zonisamide.

How to take Lametec 150mg Tablet DT?

Lametec 150mg Tablet DT can be taken with or without food. Continue taking Lametec 150mg Tablet DT in the dose and duration advised by the doctor to get maximum benefits of Lametec 150mg Tablet DT.

I have symptoms of depression. Can I take Lametec 150mg Tablet DT?

Affirmative, you can take Lametec 150mg Tablet DT if you have depression symptoms. In fact, Lametec 150mg Tablet DT is used in preventing depression. But, do not self medicate. Do not start or stop taking Lametec 150mg Tablet DT on your own, unless otherwise advised by the doctor.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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