Lacolep tablet 50mg

About Lacolep tablet 50mg

Lacolep Tablet Uses

• Treatment of partial onset (focal) seizures in epilepsy.
• Add on treatment for primary generalized tonic clonic seizures, as prescribed.
• Seizure control in adults and children aged 4 years and above, as advised.
• Long term prevention of repeated seizures under neurologist care.

Lacolep Tablet Benefits

• Fewer seizures when taken regularly as an add on or single medicine.
• Twice daily dosing is easy to plan around meals and routines.
• Starting at 50 mg lets the doctor raise the dose slowly.

What Experts Say

Lacosamide calms overactive nerve signals in the brain by helping sodium channels recover more slowly. This reduces the abnormal electrical discharge that causes seizures. It can be used alone or with other antiepileptic medicines. Dizziness often settles as the body adjusts to the dose.

Dose is raised in small steps, often 50 mg every week, to limit dizziness and tiredness. Blood levels stay steady when tablets are taken at the same times each day. Missing doses or stopping suddenly can bring seizures back. A seizure diary helps the doctor fine tune treatment.

Heart rhythm should be checked in people with heart disease, since lacosamide can slow electrical conduction. Alcohol and driving need extra care, especially early in treatment. Pregnancy planning should be discussed with a neurologist before any change. Regular follow up in Lahore, Karachi or Islamabad neurology clinics supports safe long term care.

Drug Class

• Antiepileptic (anticonvulsant)

Lacolep tablet 50mg formula

• Lacosamide

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Lacolep tablet 50mg?

• Adults: usual start is 50 mg twice daily, as prescribed.
• The doctor may raise the dose by 50 mg twice daily each week, up to 200 mg twice daily.
• Swallow tablets with water, with or without food.
• Do not stop suddenly, and follow the neurologist's advice on dose changes.

Drug Interactions

• Carbamazepine, lamotrigine and phenytoin: Combined use may raise the risk of dizziness and heart rhythm effects.
• Beta blockers and calcium channel blockers: They may add to the effect on heart conduction.
• Amiodarone and other antiarrhythmics: They can increase the risk of heart rhythm problems.
• Alcohol and sedatives: They may increase sleepiness and dizziness.

Risks and warnings

• Heart rhythm: It can slow heart conduction, so tell the doctor about heart disease or an irregular heartbeat.
• Dizziness and balance: Avoid driving or heights until the effect of the tablet is known.
• Mood changes: Report low mood, suicidal thoughts or unusual behavior to the doctor at once.
• Liver and kidney disease: A lower dose may be needed in people with these conditions.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Use only on a neurologist's advice, and never stop treatment without medical guidance.

Lacolep Tablet 50mg Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Double vision
• Tiredness
• Vomiting
• Unsteady walking
• Blurred vision

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 C in a dry place, away from heat and humidity.
• Keep tablets in the original blister until use.
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack.
• Keep out of reach of children.