Lacosamide
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Vimpat?
Brand Names: Canada:
Vimpat?
Uses
- It is used to stop or control seizures.
- Lacosamide calms the brain.
Dosing
How to take
- Take as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- Oral:
- This drug is used with other seizure drugs.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- There is a liquid (solution) if you cannot swallow pills.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Measure liquid doses carefully.
- Shot:
- It is given as a shot into a vein over a period of time.
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