Lacosamide (Oral Route)

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Lacosamide (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Vimpat

Description

Lacosamide is used together with other medicines to help control partial seizures (convulsions) in the treatment of epilepsy. It acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to reduce the number and severity of seizures. However, this medicine cannot cure epilepsy and will only work to control seizures for as long as you continue to take it.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using
DR602831 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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