Brasov, Romania, March 30, 2010 -- There was a time when epilepsy and seizures were considered untreatable as there was no proper medication available for these disorders. As medical sciences started progressing, researchers introduced drugs to control and manage these diseases with the help of suitable medication. Lamictal is touted to be one of the most suitable medicines prescribed for the treatment of partial seizure, epilepsy and bipolar disorder. Introduced by GlaxoSmithKline, it is an anticonvulsant that is available in both tablets and chewable forms.
Lamictal, as a drug got its first approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in December 1994 for the treatment of seizure and some other psychological disorders in patients who are above 16 years of age. A few years later, the medicine was allowed to treat children above 2 years suffering from partial seizures. FDA also maintained that the drug can also be effectively used for therapy of other psychological problems such as bipolar disorder as well as severe mood episodes. It was in fact considered to be one of the most potent mood stabilizers. Recently, FDA approved the medicine for using it for the exclusive treatment of partial seizures as against valporoate, which was till date considered as the only drug for treating these disorders.
Important facts on Lamictal
Lamictal is a very interesting drug in the sense that there is an extreme paradox about this medicine. On one hand, it is considered to be one of the most effective medications for treating psychological disorders. On the other hand, the medicine has to be administered with utmost care because it can have serious side effects, which can be life-threatening.
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Lamictal overdose
An overdose of Lamictal can be fatal. The patient must ensure that he takes the right dose, that is, whatever has been prescribed to him by his doctor. The effect of the Lamictal overdose depends on several factors. It needs to be taken into account on whether the dosage was combined with alcohol and other medications, or street drugs. Some of the common symptoms that can be observed while taking Lamictal overdose include blurred vision, coordination problems and increased seizures. If taken substantially, the consequences can be severe. The patient may undergo a state of coma, unconsciousness and even loss of life.
It is very important to seek immediate medical advice if the patient is suspected of taking an overdose of Lamictal. If he is rushed to the physician, he may offer certain medicines or pump out the medicine from the stomach. In extreme cases, dialysis has also been observed to be very useful. The site http://www.lamictalanticonvulsant.com/
Some precautions
There are certain precautions that should be taken while consuming Lamictal. It is recommended not to stop taking the medicine abruptly. The patient should always have a proper consultation with the doctor. It should also be noted that if the patient happens to miss a dose, he should take the next dose at the right interval. It is not advisable to have two doses simultaneously.
As Lamictal is a chewable dispersible tablet, it can be swallowed with water. The other option is that it can be chewed, or dissolved in water. When chewing the tablets, the patient should drink sufficient amount of water that would help in the swallowing process. If the tablet is dissolved in water, the patient or his caregiver should ensure that it is completely dissolved.
The medicine should be stored in a tightly closed container at room temperature. Keep dry and protect from light, so that no reaction takes place that may be harmful for the skin.
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Contact:
Andrei Moscalu
Lamictal Anticonvulsant
Str. Amzei, nr. 93
Brasov, Romania
0040725384723
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