Medicine detail

Lamotrigine

Used for: Lamotrigine orally disintegrating tablets are indicated for: Epilepsy—adjunctive therapy in patients aged 2 years and older : partial-onset seizures. primary generalized tonic-clonic (PGTC) seizures. generalized seizures of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. ( 1.1 ) Epilepsy—monotherapy in patients aged 16 years and older : Conversion to monotherapy in patients with partial-onset seizures who are receiving treatment with carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone, or valproate as the single antiepileptic drug.

Anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Neurology and mental health ID 99
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What It Is Used For

Used for: Lamotrigine orally disintegrating tablets are indicated for: Epilepsy—adjunctive therapy in patients aged 2 years and older : partial-onset seizures. primary generalized tonic-clonic (PGTC) seizures. generalized seizures of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. ( 1.1 ) Epilepsy—monotherapy in patients aged 16 years and older : Conversion to monotherapy in patients with partial-onset seizures who are receiving treatment with carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone, or valproate as the single antiepileptic drug.

Active Ingredient

lamotrigine

Chemical Name

lamotrigine

Common Brands

Lamictal, Lamictal XR, Lamotrigine

Generic / Alternate Names

lamotrigine tablets, lamotrigine ODT, LAMOTRIGINE

Tracking Note

Track rash, mood, seizure activity, dose titration, and missed doses.

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