Generic Name - Lamotrigine
Category - Antihypertensive Drug
Indications
Seizures.
Generic Lamictal is indicated to control partial seizures (convulsions) in adults and children with epilepsy. Lamotrigine (Generic Lamictal) is also used in adults and children who have generalized (major) seizures (convulsions) due to a special condition named Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Generic Lamictal is believed to affect chemicals in the brain involved in seizures and in bipolar disorder.
Generic for Lamictal Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Lamictal is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Lamictal should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Folate deficiency
Kidney disease
Liver disease
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Lamictal. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Acetaminophen
Bosentan
Carbamazepine
Medicines used to treat HIV or AIDS infection (examples: indinavir, ritonavir)
Methotrexate
Phenobarbital
Phenytoin
Pyrimethamine
Pyrimethamine
Rifampin
Trimethoprim
Valproic acid
Generic for Lamictal Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of Generic Lamictal,
Usual recommended dosage of Generic Lamictal for seizures (convulsions) is one 50-milligram dose per day for 2 weeks, then two 50-milligram doses per day, for 2 weeks. After that, the doctor recommend a total of 300 milligrams to 500 milligrams a day, divided into 2 doses.
Generic for Lamictal Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Lamictal side Effects include fever, painful sores in the mouth, eyes, or nose, redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth, skin rash of any type, itching and swelling of the face, lips or tongue.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Lamictal.
Generic for Lamictal and Pregnancy
Studies do not indicate whether Generic Lamictal will be harmful to an unborn baby. Hence, do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
Generic for Lamictal and Breastfeeding
Generic Lamictal passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. Do not take Generic Lamictal without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Generic for Lamictal and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Lamictal in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Lamictal and Geriatric
In general, dose selection of Generic Lamictal for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.
Note
The above information about Generic Lamictal serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy. |
