Product Name: Lacolep Tablets 50mg

Product Form: Tablets

Pack Size: 14's

Manufactured By: Hilton Pharma

Used For:

• Partial-Onset Seizures: Primarily used to control partial-onset seizures, often in combination with other anti-epileptic drugs.
• Epilepsy Management: Can be part of long-term epilepsy treatment plans to improve seizure control.

Side Effects:

• Common Side Effects: These include dizziness, fatigue, headache, nausea, blurred vision, and double vision.
• Serious Side Effects: Lacosamide can sometimes cause heart rhythm changes (such as PR interval prolongation), mood changes (depression or suicidal thoughts), and severe allergic reactions.

Precautions:

• Cardiovascular Monitoring: People with heart issues (e.g., AV block or heart failure) should be monitored, as lacosamide can affect heart rhythms.
• Driving and Machinery: As it may cause dizziness or blurred vision, caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
• Alcohol Use: Alcohol can increase the sedative effects of lacosamide, so it’s usually recommended to avoid or limit alcohol intake.
• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Safety in pregnancy is not fully established; lacosamide should be used only if clearly needed, and breastfeeding should be discussed with a healthcare provider.