Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Lamitor OD 200mg Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Lamitor OD 200mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Lamitor OD 200mg Tablet SR is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.Monitor the baby for rash, sleepiness or poor sucking. Also, get the platelet count and liver function test done periodically. |
| Common Side Effect | Skin rash, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Dryness in mouth, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Sleepiness, Joint pain, Dizziness, Back pain, Irritability, Weight loss, Agitation, Fatigue, Diarrhoea, Tremor. |
| How to Use | Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lamitor OD 200mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. |
| Driving | Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Lamitor OD 200mg Tablet SR can cause dizziness and double vision. This may affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Lamitor OD 200mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lamitor OD 200mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | Lamitor OD 200mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lamitor OD 200mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Lamitor OD 200mg Tablet SR is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain. |