✅ Key Benefits
Seizure Control: Effectively manages partial and generalized seizures, including tonic-clonic seizures.
Mood Stabilization: Helps in reducing mood swings in bipolar disorder, particularly depressive episodes.
Improved Quality of Life: By controlling seizures and mood episodes, it enhances daily functioning and overall well-
📋 Indications
Epilepsy: Used alone or with other medications to treat various types of seizures.
Bipolar Disorder: Maintenance treatment to delay the occurrence of mood episodes (depression, mania, hypomania, mixed episodes).
⚠️ Important Information & Precautions
Serious Skin Rashes: Lamotrigine can cause serious rashes requiring hospitalization and discontinuation of treatment. The incidence of these rashes, which have included Stevens-Johnson syndrome, is approximately 0.3% to 0.8% in pediatric patients and 0.08% to 0.3% in adults.
Dosage: Must be initiated at low doses and increased gradually to minimize the risk of skin rash.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor before use.
Driving & Operating Machinery: May cause dizziness or drowsiness; avoid such activities until you know how the medication affects you.
💊 Uses (in English)
Epilepsy: Controls various types of seizures.
Bipolar Disorder: Prevents mood episodes.
💊 Lamnet 100mg Tablet uses (in Urdu)
مرگی: مختلف اقسام کے دوروں کو کنٹرول کرتا ہے۔
بائی پولر ڈس آرڈر: موڈ کی اقساط کو روکتا ہے۔
❓ FAQs
Q1: How long does Lamnet 100mg take to work?
A1: It may take several weeks to feel the full benefits as the dose is gradually increased.
Q2: Can I stop taking Lamnet 100mg suddenly?
A2: No, stopping suddenly can cause seizures or mood episodes. Consult your doctor for a proper tapering plan.
Q3: What should I do if I miss a dose?
A3: Take it as soon as you remember. If it’s close to the next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose.
Q4: Are there any long-term side effects?
A4: Long-term use may lead to side effects like osteoporosis. Regular check-ups are recommended.
Q5: Can Lamnet 100mg be used during pregnancy?
A5: Consult your doctor. Lamotrigine may be used during pregnancy if the benefits outweigh the risks.
