Precautions and warnings

People with kidney or liver problems, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or patients on dialysis should use caution. If you experience symptoms like hallucinations, agitation, or anxiety, the doctor may lower your dose. Stopping this medication suddenly could cause more frequent seizures. When starting this treatment, it may make you less able to drive or use machines safely.

Drug Interactions

Enzyme-inducing antiepiletic drugs.

Mode of actions

This medication is used to treat partial seizures. It is an anticonvulsant, but exactly how it works to prevent seizures is not known.

Dosage & Administration

Adult: PO/IV Adjunct in partial seizures
Adult: Initially, 500 mg bid on the 1st day. May increase in steps of 1 g at 2-4 wk intervals until effective antiepileptic control is achieved. Max: 3 g/day.

Child: 4-15 yr (16 yr or 50 kg initially 500 mg bid. May be increased by 500 mg bid at 2-4 wk intervals. Max: 60 mg/kg/day.

Monotherapy for partial seizures with or without secondary generalisation
Adult: Initially 500 mg daily, increased after 2 wk to 1 g daily. May further increase in steps of 500 mg at 2 wk intervals. Max: 3 g/day.

Renal impairment: Suitable total daily dose (given as 2 divided doses) based on CrCl.
CrCl (ml/min)
50-79 1 - 2 g
30-50 500 mg - 1.5 g

Pregnancy & Lactation

Although animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, but during pregnancy, this medicine can be used just when definitely required despite potential risks.

Mothers with a newborn baby who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may seldom create symptoms including drowsiness, muscle stiffness or shakiness, feeding or breathing troubles, constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms of your baby's particularly during their first month, tell the doctor immediately.

This medicine passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor before breastfeeding.

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