Vimpat 10 Mg / 1 Ml Syrup is an antiepileptic, containing the active substance "lacosamide", which helps to relieve seizures.
Vimpat syrup uses
Vimpat 10 mg is used to treat:
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Partial epilepsy with or without secondary generalization, for children from 2 years of age and over, whether the drug is alone or along with other antiepileptics.
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With other antiepileptics medications in the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, for those aged 4 or over.
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Idiopathic generalized epilepsy.
Vimpat 1 Ml Syrup dosage
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The doctor estimates the appropriate dose of Vimpat depending on the patient's condition.
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The usual dose is to take a drug fembat twice a day, separated by 12 hours.
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The drug should be taken at the same time every day.
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The drug can be taken with or without food.
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The dose of adults and children weighing 50 kg or more: it starts from 50 mg (5 ml or 1 teaspoon) twice a day, and the doctor can increase the dose to 100 - 300 mg (10 - 30 ml) twice a day.
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The dosage of children weighing less than 5 kg: starting from 1 mg (0.1 ml) per kilogram of the child's weight twice daily, and the doctor can increase the dosage.
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The dose of the drug varies with its use with other antiepileptics.
Vimpat side effects
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headache.
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dizziness.
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Double vision.
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Balance problems.
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Nystagmus.
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Blurred vision.
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Vomiting.
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Constipation.
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Dry mouth.
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Tinnitus.
Vimpat contraindications
Vimpat is not used in the case of:
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Sensitivity to its ingredients.
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Heart block.
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Children under 2 years.
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Children under 4 years of age in primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
Use precautions
The doctor should be consulted before taking Vimpat 10 mg, especially if you are suffering from:
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suicidal thoughts.
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Heart problems, especially arrhythmias.
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Feeling dizzy or falling, the drug may increase that effect.
Vimpat and pregnancy
You should consult a doctor before taking vimpat during pregnancy.
Vimpat and lactation
You should consult a doctor before taking Vimpat during the breastfeeding period.
Drug interactions
Vimpat may interact with certain medications, so you should consult a doctor before taking it along with any other medication, especially:
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Heart medications.
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Antifungal.
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HIV medications.
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Antibiotics.
Preservation and storage of the drug
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Keep out of children's reach.
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The medicine should not be put in the refrigerator.
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Once the Vampate bottle syrup is opened, it should be consumed within 6 months.
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The drug is not used after expiry.