Vimpat medication 10 mg contain the active ingredient lacosamide, which is one of the anticonvulsants used in the treatment of cases of neuropathic diabetic neuropathic pain, partial epileptic seizures. The mechanism of action of the vimpat 10 mg pill is still unknown, but it is believed that it acts to inhibit the frequency of neuronal firing by blocking the rapid activation of sodium channels in the brain.
Vimpat uses
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Control of partial seizures in adults, children from four years of age and older
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Vimpat is used in combination with other drugs in the treatment of focal seizures, which are a type of epilepsy.
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Treatment of generalized secondary seizures.
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Vimpat drug is used in combination with other drugs to control generalized primary clonic epileptic seizures in adults and children from four years of age and older.
Vimpat side effects
Lacosamide side effects may occur as follows:
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Dizziness.
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Headaches.
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Drowsiness.
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Vomiting.
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Fatigue.
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Blurred vision.
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Involuntary eye movement.
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Enlarged lymph nodes.
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Suicide attempts.
Contraindications of vimpat drug
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Pregnancy or pregnancy planning.
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Breastfeeding.
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Allergy to one of the components of vimpat 10 mg.
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Diseases of the liver, kidneys.
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Diseases of the heart, blood vessels.
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Vimpat dosage
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A doctor should be consulted to determine the appropriate dose of vimpat 10 mg according to the health condition, the age of the patient, and his weight.
Storage conditions
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Vimpat drug are kept in their original packaging, at a temperature below 25 degrees Celsius, and out of the reach of children.
