General Health

Lamictal DC (Lamotrydzhyn)

Lamictal DC combined with other anticonvulsants in the treatment of certain types of attacks.
It can also be used to treat some patients aged 16 and over attacks on conversion from antiepileptic drug valproatu.

Standard dose of Lamictal DC is given twice a day. Patients valproyevoyi acid, the starting dose of Lamictal DC is 25 mg every other day for two weeks, then 25 mg once daily for two weeks, gradually increasing doses (from 25 to 50 mg per day) every one to two weeks) and dose of 100 to 150 mg per day is reached. The initial dose of Lamictal DC patients not to take valproyevoyi acid (Depakote), is 50 mg once a day for two weeks, and then given 100 mg per day of the two received two weeks. Then, of course, a maintenance dose ranging from 300 to 500 mg per day, while in two.

The exact mechanism, Lamictal DC antikonfiskatsii his behavior is not known. Its chemical properties and other anticonvulsant drugs. Lamictal DC oral drug for the treatment of seizures.

Try to take each dose at the scheduled time. If you miss a dose, as soon as possible as the memory of the people do not put it near, if it is for the next dose, instead skip the missing dose and resume your normal dose. Do not "double" dose taken.

Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is not allowed. Do not store in the bathroom. This treatment kept at room temperature at 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees C) away from heat, light and moisture.

Tell your doctor if you develop some type of acne. Therefore, Lamictal should be used only for DC children who have partial onset seizures or Lennox - syndrome Prendergast. Sunscreen and / or the protection of protective clothing is recommended for rapid flares may be caused by the sun. Industrial equipment to be carefully managed, or participated in activities that require attention. The possible risks of the baby, breastfeeding in the use of this drug is not recommended. This drug is secreted in breast milk. Rarely, serious (sometimes fatal) skin rash occurred in the use of this medicine. Discussion of the risks and benefits with your doctor. The most life-threatening rashes have occurred within 2-8 weeks after treatment. This treatment should only be applied to real needs during pregnancy. Even if you stop taking these drugs, it can still cause permanent or life-threatening rash scars and other problems. However, this serious skin rash occurred after 6 months of use. If this treatment is caused by skin rash, drug should be stopped. Limit alcohol, taking the drug. Tell your doctor if you have: other illnesses, heart, liver, kidneys, allergies (especially drug allergies). Check with your doctor. The ability of the rash may be too much of that increased use of drugs, the treatment begins, increasing the dose of your doctor's prescription than during treatment, or acid valproyevoyi Lamictal DC. These rashes (such as Stevens - Johnson syndrome), more common in children (16 years) than in adults.