Laogine
Laogine Products are primarily used for
Epilepsy/Seizures, Bipolar disorder
About Laogine Products
Uses of Laogine Products
Lamotrigine is used in the treatment of epilepsy/seizures and Bipolar disorder.
Laogine Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Laogine are Headache, Dryness in mouth, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Joint pain, Agitation, Tremors, Tiredness, Irritability, Gastrointestinal disturbance.
How Laogine 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 Laogine Products
Frequently asked questions about Laogine Products
Frequently asked questions about Lamotrigine
Q. I started Laogine 50mg Tablet and developed a rash. The doctor stopped Laogine 50mg Tablet immediately and prescribed another medicine. Why?
There have been reports where patients developed serious rashes within 8 weeks of starting Laogine 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 Laogine 50mg Tablet, it should be stopped and should not be restarted. Use of Laogine 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 Laogine 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 Laogine 50mg Tablet?
You may experience quick and uncontrollable movements of your eye, clumsiness, and lack of coordination. High doses of Laogine 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 Laogine 50mg Tablet affect pregnancy?
Studies on the human population do not show any effects of Laogine 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 Laogine 50mg Tablet. In case therapy with Laogine 50mg Tablet is considered during pregnancy, your doctor may prescribe the lowest effective dose.
Q. Can I take Laogine 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 Laogine 50mg Tablet with some antiepileptics (like valproate and carbamazepine) may increase the chances of developing side effects. Also, the dose of Laogine 50mg Tablet may need adjustment if taken with antiepileptic medicines such as oxcarbazepine, felbamate, gabapentin, levetiracetam, pregabalin, topiramate or zonisamide.
Q. How to take Laogine 50mg Tablet?
Laogine 50mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Continue taking Laogine 50mg Tablet in the dose and duration advised by the doctor to get maximum benefits of Laogine 50mg Tablet.
Q. I have symptoms of depression. Can I take Laogine 50mg Tablet?
Yes, you can take Laogine 50mg Tablet if you have depression symptoms. In fact, Laogine 50mg Tablet is used in preventing depression. But, do not self medicate. Do not start or stop taking Laogine 50mg Tablet on your own, unless otherwise advised by the doctor.
Products for Laogine
Laogine 50mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹53
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Laogine 100mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹90
Not Available
Laogine 25mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹27
Not Available