Lamotrine tablets are primarily used to treat epileptic seizures by stabilizing excessive electrical activity in the brain, which reduces the frequency and severity of seizures and improves patients' quality of life.
What are the components of Lamotrine?
Lamotrine tablets contain the active ingredient Lamotrigine, which belongs to the group of anticonvulsants of the triazine type. It helps stabilize neural activity in the brain.
Indications for using Lamotrine
It is used to treat the following conditions:
- Partial or generalized epileptic seizures.
- Seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
- Bipolar disorder (to reduce episodes of depression and mania).
- Control of seizure attacks in both children and adults.
What are the doses of Lamotrine?
The dose is determined according to the condition and age, and includes:
- The initial dose is usually low (25 mg daily).
- The dose is gradually increased to reduce the risk of skin rash.
- The usual adult dose reaches 100-200 mg daily.
- For children: lower doses should be used and doctor's instructions must be followed carefully.
- Tablets should be taken whole without breaking and preferably with food.
What are the side effects of Lamotrine?
Its use may cause some side effects, such as:
- Skin rash or skin sensitivity.
- Headache or dizziness.
- Sleep disturbances.
- Nausea or vomiting.
- Vision disturbances.
- Fatigue or general weakness.
In rare cases, it may cause serious symptoms such as severe skin rash (Stevens-Johnson syndrome).