anticonvulsant

Phenytoin: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Product Phenytoin is commercially available in tablet, injection, and infusion forms (phenhydane, phenytoin gerot). It has been approved in many countries since 1960. Structure and properties Phenytoin or 5,5-diphenylhydantoin (C15H12N2O2, Mr = 252.3 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. The sodium salt phenytoin sodium, which is present in … Phenytoin: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Flavoxat

Products Flavoxate is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Urispas). It has been approved in many countries since 2008. Structure and properties Flavoxate (C24H25NO4, Mr = 391.5 g/mol) is present in drugs as flavoxate hydrochloride, an oxo-benzopyran and piperidine derivative. An active metabolite is involved in the effects. Effects Flavoxate (ATC G04BD02) has … Flavoxat

Delorazepam

Products No medicines containing delorazepam are registered in many countries. In Italy, products available include EN drops and tablets and generics. Structure and properties Delorazepam (C15H10Cl2N2O, Mr = 305.2 g/mol) is a chlorinated and demethylated diazepam (Valium) related to lorazepam (Temesta). Effects Delorazepam (ATC N05BA) has antianxiety, sedative, anticonvulsant, and sleep-inducing properties. It crosses the … Delorazepam

Side effects of Lamotrigine

Introduction Lamotrigine is a drug that belongs to the group of so-called anticonvulsants used to treat convulsive disorders such as epilepsy. It belongs to the newer anticonvulsants and is used mainly for focal seizure disorders, i.e. seizures that are restricted to a certain area of the brain. Lamotrigine is characterized by its comparatively low harmfulness … Side effects of Lamotrigine

Lamotrigine

What is lamotrigine? Lamotrigine is a so-called anti-epileptic drug, i.e. it is used to treat epilepsy. It is used to treat epilepsy in adults and adolescents, but also in children. Lamotrigine is also used as a drug for the treatment of bipolar disorder. Lamotrigine can be used alone, i.e. in monotherapy, or with other drugs … Lamotrigine

Side effects | Lamotrigine

Side effects Taking Lamotrigine may cause side effects under certain circumstances. Especially a too fast dosage can cause considerable side effects, therefore Lamotrigine should always be taken slowly. If the dosage is too fast, severe allergic reactions and skin reactions may occur. These appear as skin rashes or redness, can form blisters and are pronounced … Side effects | Lamotrigine

Interactions | Lamotrigine

Interactions Interactions are defined as the interaction of a drug with other drugs when taken simultaneously. Lamotrigine shows partial interactions with other antiepileptic drugs, which increases the probability of side effects. These include valproate, carbamazepine, phenytoin or phenobarbital. The administration of risperidone, which is used in mental illness, can also lead to interactions. Some antibiotics … Interactions | Lamotrigine

Lamotrigine in pregnancy | Lamotrigine

Lamotrigine in pregnancy Before a planned or in case of an existing pregnancy the attending doctor must be informed about the therapy with Lamotrigine. A dosage of the medication must be found that is free of seizures and exposes the child to the lowest possible risk. A monotherapy at low dosage should be aimed for. … Lamotrigine in pregnancy | Lamotrigine

Price | Lamotrigine

Price As a rule, the treatment of epilepsy is a long-term therapy. The costs of the therapy depend on the total amount taken and the period of time. Depending on the supplier, the prices for packages of 50 pieces of Lamotrigin 100 mg vary between 15 and 18€. Alternatives to Lamotrigine Lamotrigine is one of … Price | Lamotrigine