Ictalam
Ictalam Products are primarily used for
Epilepsy/Seizures, Bipolar disorder
About Ictalam Products
Uses of Ictalam Products
Lamotrigine is used in the treatment of epilepsy/seizures and Bipolar disorder.
Ictalam Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Ictalam are Headache, Dryness in mouth, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Joint pain, Agitation, Tremors, Tiredness, Irritability, Gastrointestinal disturbance.
How Ictalam Products work
Lamotrigine is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Patient Concerns about Ictalam Products
Frequently asked questions about Ictalam Products
Frequently asked questions about Lamotrigine
Q. I started Ictalam 50mg Tablet and developed a rash. The doctor stopped Ictalam 50mg Tablet immediately and prescribed another medicine. Why?
There have been reports where patients developed serious rashes within 8 weeks of starting Ictalam 50mg Tablet and were hospitalized. Sometimes these rashes turn into severe skin infections and may endanger the patient’s life. Therefore, it is advised that if a patient develops rashes after starting Ictalam 50mg Tablet, it should be stopped and should not be restarted. Use of Ictalam 50mg Tablet is stopped even if the rashes are mild and non-serious. It is because of this that your doctor changed the medicine.
Q. How long does it take Ictalam 50mg Tablet to work?
Though it varies from person to person, your symptoms may take about 6-8 weeks to improve.
Q. What can be the consequences of taking a higher than the recommended dose of Ictalam 50mg Tablet?
You may experience quick and uncontrollable movements of your eye, clumsiness, and lack of coordination. High doses of Ictalam 50mg Tablet may cause problems with your balance, changes in heartbeat rhythm, loss of consciousness, fits (convulsions) or coma. Even if there are no signs of discomfort, seek immediate medical attention of a doctor or nearby hospital.
Q. Can Ictalam 50mg Tablet affect pregnancy?
Studies on the human population do not show any effects of Ictalam 50mg Tablet on pregnant women or her fetus. However, it is advisable that you inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant or are planning to get pregnant while taking Ictalam 50mg Tablet. In case therapy with Ictalam 50mg Tablet is considered during pregnancy, your doctor may prescribe the lowest effective dose.
Q. Can I take Ictalam 50mg Tablet with other antiepileptic medicines?
It is important that you inform your doctor if you are already on any other antiepileptic medicines. The reason being, taking Ictalam 50mg Tablet with some antiepileptics (like valproate and carbamazepine) may increase the chances of developing side effects. Also, the dose of Ictalam 50mg Tablet may need adjustment if taken with antiepileptic medicines such as oxcarbazepine, felbamate, gabapentin, levetiracetam, pregabalin, topiramate or zonisamide.
Q. How to take Ictalam 50mg Tablet?
Ictalam 50mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Continue taking Ictalam 50mg Tablet in the dose and duration advised by the doctor to get maximum benefits of Ictalam 50mg Tablet.
Q. I have symptoms of depression. Can I take Ictalam 50mg Tablet?
Yes, you can take Ictalam 50mg Tablet if you have depression symptoms. In fact, Ictalam 50mg Tablet is used in preventing depression. But, do not self medicate. Do not start or stop taking Ictalam 50mg Tablet on your own, unless otherwise advised by the doctor.
Products for Ictalam
Ictalam 50mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹53.08
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Ictalam 25mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹28.87
Not Available
Ictalam 100mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹110
Not Available