Salt Information

Lacosamide 100MG

Uses

Lacosamide is used as alone or in combination with other antiepileptic medications to treat partial-onset seizure (fits due to involvement of only one side of brain).

How it works

Lacosamide is an anticonvulsant that belongs to class of medicines called sodium channel blockers. It stabilizes the hyper-excited nerve fibers, thereby slowing abnormal nerve impulses in brain.

Common side effects

Irritability, Itching of skin, Vertigo, Blurred vision, Indigestion, Nausea, Abnormal coordination, Memory impairment, Dysarthria, Gait disturbance, Sedation., Disturbance in attention, Nystagmus, Vomiting, Muscle spasms, Cognitive disorder, Depression, Ringing in ears, Constipation, Unusual tiredness, Diarrhea, Double vision, Dizziness, Sleepiness, Rash, Inability to sleep, Uncontrolled shaking, Gas, Dry mouth, Paresthesia, Hypoesthesia, Headache, Confusional state, Balance disorder, Weakness