Lamitor is an antiepileptic drug with active substance Lamotrigine.
This oral medication is indicated for individuals who have frequent seizures, since its action is to alter the functioning of the neurotransmitters preventing new crises.
Lamitor Indications
Epilepsy.
Lamitor Price
The 25 mg carton containing 30 tablets costs approximately 19 reais, the 50 mg carton containing 30 tablets costs approximately 32 reais.
Side effects of Lamitor
Dizziness; Headache; insomnia; somnolence; blurred vision; vomiting; nausea; skin rash.
Contraindications of Lamitor
Pregnancy risk C; women in the lactation phase; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.
How to use Lamitor
Adults and children over 12 years
- Patient not taking Valproate Sodium : For the first 2 weeks, 50 mg once daily should be given within the next 2 weeks. 100 mg daily should be given in 2 divided doses. From the fifth week onwards the doses should be between 200 and 400 mg, divided into 2 doses.
- Patient taking Valproate Sodium: During the first 2 weeks, 25 mg should be given on alternate days in the next 2 weeks 25 mg per day should be given. From the fifth week onwards the doses should remain between 100 and 200 mg, divided into 2 doses.
