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These brands contain the same active ingredient (Lacosamide). Strength and form may differ — confirm substitution with your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Indications & Uses
Lacosam-50 is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Recommended Dosages for Partial-Onset Seizures (Monotherapy or Adjunctive Therapy) in Patients 1 Month and Older, and for Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures (Adjunctive Therapy) in Patients 4 Years of Age and Older. Age and Body Weight Initial Dosage Titration (Incremental Steps) Maintenance Dosage Adults (≥17 years) Monotherapy:100 mg twice daily(200 mg per day)Adjunctive therapy:50 mg twice daily(100 mg per day) Increase by 50 mgtwice daily(100 mg per day)every week Monotherapy:150-200 mg twice daily(300-400 mg per day)Adjunctive therapy:100-200 mg twice daily(200-400 mg per day) Pediatric patients (≥50 kg) 50 mg twice daily(100 mg per day) Pediatric patients (30-50 kg) 1 mg/kg twice daily(2 mg/kg per day) Increase by 1 mg/kgtwice daily(2 mg/kg/day)every week 2-4 mg/kg twice daily(4-8 mg/kg/day) Pediatric patients (6-30 kg) 3-6 mg/kg twice daily(6-12 mg/kg/day) Pediatric patients <6 kg) 3.75-7.5 mg/kg twice daily(7.5-15 mg/kg/day) Lacosamide tablets and oral solution may be taken with or without food.
Side Effects
The most common side effects of Lacomax include dizziness, headache, drowsiness, unsteady movement, tremor, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, double vision, and blurred vision, among others.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Watch for suicidal behavior, dizziness, ataxia, PR interval prolongation, atrioventricular block, ventricular tachyarrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, syncope, phenylketonuria, and multi-organ hypersensitivity while taking Lacomax.
Contraindications
Laocsamide is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to either Laocsamide or to any excipients in Laocsamide.