Q) How does LACASA 150MG TABLET work? A) LACASA 150MG TABLET belongs to group of medicines called antiepileptic medicines. LACASA 150MG TABLET works by stabilizing the activity in the brain. Brain and nerves are made up of many nerve cells which communicate with each other through the electrical signals. For proper function of brain and nerves these signals should be carefully regulated and when abnormally rapid and repetitive electrical signals are released in the brain, brains normal function is disturbed. This can result in fits or seizures. LACASA 150MG TABLET works by preventing sodium from entering the nerve cells when they begin to fire rapid and repetitive electrical signals. A build-up of sodium in the nerve cells is necessary for the electrical signal to build up and be passed on. LACASA 150MG TABLET prevents the excessive electrical activity that causes fits or seizures.
Q) What if I take more than the prescribed dose? A) If you take more than the prescribed dose, inform your family members/friends and call your doctor immediately or go to the nearest hospital. Take the medicine strip or bottle with you, even if it is empty or distorted. Do not panic if you experience dizziness, feeling sick (nausea) or being sick, fits (seizures), heart beat problems such a slow, fast or irregular heartbeat, coma or a fall in blood pressure with rapid heartbeat and sweating. Take a family member/friend with you to the hospital. Your doctors will ensure your symptoms to subside.
Q) What if I forget to take LACASA 150MG TABLET? A) If you forget to take LACASA 150MG TABLET, skip that dose and take the regular dose the next time. Do not take the forgotten dose with the prescribed dose. It may cause increase the effect of LACASA 150MG TABLET and cause unwanted side effects.
Q) When can I stop taking LACASA 150MG TABLET? A) Always check with your doctor before stopping the medicine. It is important not to stop taking LACASA 150MG TABLET suddenly. If you stop suddenly, your seizures may return. If this happens, speak to your doctor.
