Prescription Required.
Is the active ingredient.
Treatment of epilepsy (partial seizures and generalized tonicclonic seizures) in adults and children.
Treatment of bipolar disorder (manic and depressive episodes) in adults.
Lamitor Od 150mg Tab (Lamotrigine) is an anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer that works by modulating the release of glutamate and other neurotransmitters in the brain. The exact mechanism by which it reduces seizure activity and stabilizes mood is not fully understood, but it's thought to involve inhibition of voltage-gated sodium channels.
Store at room temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Dispose of unused medication properly as per instructions from your pharmacist or healthcare provider.
Dosage is determined by your doctor and will vary depending on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment.
Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Do not change your dosage or stop taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
Lamotrigine is available in various forms (tablets, dispersible tablets, oral solution).
It's usually taken once or twice daily, often with or without food.
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
Double vision
Sleepiness
Fatigue
Tremor
Weight changes
Alcohol consumption should be discussed with your doctor. It may increase the risk of side effects or impair the effectiveness of lamotrigine.
Lamotrigine can cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision, which may impair driving or operating machinery. Avoid these activities until you know how the medication affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Lamotrigine may pose risks to the developing fetus or nursing infant, and careful monitoring is essential.
Dosage and monitoring are adjusted for children based on age and weight.
Renal impairment may affect lamotrigine metabolism and dosage adjustments may be needed.
Hepatic impairment may affect lamotrigine metabolism and dosage adjustments may be needed.
Your doctor or pharmacist
The medication package insert
Reputable medical websites (e.g., Mayo Clinic, NHS)
