Leaflet LACOSAMIDA FRESENIUS KABI 10mg / ml solution for infusion
Indicated for: epilepsy
Route of administration: infusion
Substance: lacosamide (antiepileptic)
ATC: N03AX18 (Nervous system | Antiepileptics | Other antiepileptics)
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
Dose adjustment may be needed in liver disease.
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Seek medical help if suicidal thoughts or major behavior changes occur.
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Lacosamide is an antiepileptic medication used for the treatment of partial-onset seizures, with or without secondary generalization. It works by stabilizing abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
The medication is administered orally or intravenously, as directed by a doctor. The dose is gradually adjusted to reduce the risk of side effects.
Side effects may include dizziness, nausea, fatigue, or balance disturbances. In rare cases, severe allergic reactions or cardiac arrhythmias may occur.
Lacosamide is not recommended for patients with hypersensitivity to this medication or certain cardiac conditions, such as second- or third-degree atrioventricular block.
General data about LACOSAMIDA FRESENIUS KABI 10mg / ml
- Substance: lacosamide
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-09-2022
- Product code: W69054001
- Concentration: 10mg / ml
- Pharmaceutical form: solution for infusion
- Quantity: 1
- Product type: Generic medicine
- Prescription status: P-RF - Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for lacosamide
Concentrations available for lacosamide
- 100mg
- 10mg/ml
- 150mg
- 15mg/ml
- 200mg
- 50mg