Lamitor DT Tablet belongs to a group of anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, Lamitor DT Tablet also treats bipolar disorder. Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. In epilepsy, the brain’s electrical rhythms become imbalanced, resulting in recurrent seizures, sometimes leading to the unconscious state. Bipolar disorder is a severe brain disorder in which a person experiences extreme mood swings (variance in thinking) and frequent mood and behavioral changes.
Lamitor DT Tablet contains ‘Lamotrigine’ that reduces the electrical impulses and subsequent firing of the nerve impulses that cause fits. Thus, Lamitor DT Tablet decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain, thereby controlling seizures.
You are advised to take Lamitor DT Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as skin rash, headache, nausea, vomiting, dryness in the mouth, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), sleepiness, dizziness, back pain, fatigue, abdominal pain, blurred vision, double vision, impaired coordination, nasal congestion (stuffy nose), infection. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Lamitor DT Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Please do not stop taking Lamitor DT Tablet without consulting your doctor to avoid worsening of seizures. Do not take Lamitor DT Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy unless prescribed by the doctor as it could lead to serious congenital disabilities. If you are of child-bearing age, use effective contraception while taking Lamitor DT Tablet Consult your doctor before taking Lamitor DT Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Contact your doctor if your child gets her first-period whilst on treatment with Lamitor DT Tablet Do not drive or operate machinery as Lamitor DT Tablet causes drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Lamitor DT Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies.
Medicinal Benefits
Lamitor DT Tablet belongs to a group of anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorders. Lamitor DT Tablet contains Lamotrigine, which reduces the electrical impulses and subsequent firing of the nerve impulses that cause fits. Lamitor DT Tablet decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain, thereby helping in controlling seizures. It also suppresses the release of excitatory amino acid glutamate (a chemical messenger that acts as a nerve-exciting agent) in the brain, thereby preventing episodes of fits by stabilizing nerve cell’s electrical activity in the brain. Lamitor DT Tablet widely used in pediatric epilepsy because of its acceptable safety profile. Lamitor DT Tablet is not associated with any psychological or physical dependence, and there is no potential for abuse.
Directions for Use
Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Dispersible tablet: Check the label for directions before use. Disperse the tablet in the prescribed amount of water and swallow the contents. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.
SIDE EFFECTS OF LAMITOR TABLET DT
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.
Drug Warnings
If you are known to be allergic to Lamitor DT Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Please consult your doctor before taking Lamitor DT Tablet if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Using this medicine during pregnancy may cause harm to the unborn baby also affect cognitive ability (reasoning, intelligence, problem-solving) later in your child’s life. Lamitor DT Tablet should be used with caution in children. If you have depression, liver, kidney, or pancreas problems, urea cycle disorders, inflammation of the tissue that covers the brain and spinal cord, porphyria (a disorder in the formation of red blood pigment) or thrombocytopenia (low levels of platelets), inform your doctor before taking Lamitor DT Tablet Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies or mood swings. Do not stop using Lamitor DT Tablet without your doctor’s advice. Stopping suddenly may cause a serious, life-threatening type of seizure. Lamitor DT Tablet may cause a severe or life-threatening skin rash, especially in children and in people who take a very high starting dose or those who also take valproic acid. If you have a skin rash, hives, blistering, peeling, or sores in your mouth or around your eyes, please inform your doctor immediately. Lamitor DT Tablet causes drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Lamitor DT Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness.
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