Lamotrigine Medication Information

Get detailed information on Lamotrigine, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Lamotrigine provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Lamotrigine

Pronunciation : la-MOE-tri-jeen

ICD Code : Y46.6 Therapeutic Classification : Anticonvulsants

Trade Names/Brand Names of Lamotrigine

India :

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International :

Lamictal , Lamictal XR .

Why is Lamotrigine Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an anticonvulsant agent, prescribed for epilepsy and bipolar disorder either alone or combined with other medications. In epilepsy it is used for partial seizures, primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and generalized seizures of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. It stabilizes electrical activity in the brain.

When should Lamotrigine not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Lamotrigine?

The dose varies depending on the age of the patient and whether he/she takes any other medications for seizures.

How should Lamotrigine be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once or twice a day with or without food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Lamotrigine?

•♦Patient may develop Multiorgan Hypersensitivity Reactions, Organ Failure, suicidal thoughts with symptoms of panic attacks, agitation or restlessness, new or worsening irritability, anxiety, depression, acting on dangerous impulses, difficulty falling or staying asleep, aggressive, angry, or violent behavior, if it so, consult with your healthcare provider immediately.

• It may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Avoid abrupt withdrawal unless severe skin reactions have developed.

• Monitor body weight of patients (especially children) who are taking this medication.

• It may cause liver or kidney damage.

• Caution needed for elderly, liver or kidney impairment, Parkinson’s disease, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What are the side effects of Lamotrigine?

Most Common- Adult: Rash, dizziness, headache, lack of coordination, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, drowsiness, and nose inflammation.
Children: Vomiting, infection, fever, accidental injury, inflammation of pharynx, abdominal pain and tremor.
Body as Whole- Fever, abdominal pain and neck pain.
Gastrointestinal- Diarrhea, indigestion, constipation and loss of appetite.
Musculoskeletal- Joint/muscle pain.
Eye- Double vision.
Genitourinary- Painful menstruation, inflammation of vagina and absence of menstrual period.
Potentially Fatal- Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.