How do you administer IV lacosamide?

How do you administer IV lacosamide?

The recommended starting dose is 50 mg twice a day which should be increased to an initial therapeutic dose of 100 mg twice a day after one week. Lacosamide can also be initiated at the dose of 100 mg twice a day based on the physician’s assessment of required seizure reduction versus potential side effects.

How much VIMPAT can you take?

Loading Dose In Adult Patients (17 Years And Older) VIMPAT and VIMPAT injection may be initiated in adult patients with a single loading dose of 200 mg, followed approximately 12 hours later by 100 mg twice daily (200 mg per day). This maintenance dose regimen should be continued for one week.

What is lacosamide used for?

Lacosamide is used to treat partial-onset seizures. It is also used with other medicines to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures. It acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to reduce the number and severity of seizures.

What are the side effects of lacosamide?

Lacosamide may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

  • nausea.
  • vomiting.
  • diarrhea.
  • blurred or double vision.
  • uncontrollable eye movements.
  • dizziness.
  • headache.
  • drowsiness.

Can you give lacosamide IV push?

Conclusions: Administration of lacosamide via IV push results in similar adverse effect rates to IV piggyback preparations with more efficient time to administration.

Can you overdose on lacosamide?

Lacosamide doses are based on weight in children. Your child’s dose needs may change if the child gains or loses weight. Lacosamide may be habit-forming. Misuse can cause addiction, overdose, or death.

What happens if I take too much VIMPAT?

Symptoms of overdose may include: severe nausea/vomiting, difficulty waking up, confusion, irregular heartbeat, very slow breathing. Do not share this medication with others.

Is lacosamide the same as VIMPAT?

Lacosamide (la-COS-a-mide) is the generic name (non-brand name) for the brand drug called Vimpat (VIM-pat) from UCB. It is available in tablet form, a liquid solution, and a liquid for injection.

Is lacosamide used for nerve pain?

Lacosamide is an antiepileptic drug that has recently been investigated for neuropathic pain relief, although it failed to get approval for painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy from either the Food and Drug Administration or the European Medicines Agency.

How long does it take lacosamide to work?

It may take 2 to 3 weeks for lacosamide to have its full effect.

Is lacosamide a sedative?

One hundred and ninety three patients (48.7%) reported adverse effects (AEs). The most frequent were sedation and dizziness, followed by nausea. Lacosamide was discontinued in 150 patients (38%), 60 due to AEs alone.

How fast do you push VIMPAT?

VIMPAT may be initiated in adult patients with a single loading dose of 200 mg (oral or injection) followed approximately 12 hours later by 100 mg twice-daily (200 mg/day).