lamotrigine(Lamictal, Lamictal XR, Lamictal ODT)
Antiepileptic / mood stabilizer (sodium-channel blocker)
Pronunciation
/ləˈmoʊtrɪdʒiːn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- lamotrigine
- Brand names
- Lamictal, Lamictal XR, Lamictal ODT
- Therapeutic class
- Antiepileptic / mood stabilizer (sodium-channel blocker)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take exactly as titration schedule directs - do not skip.
- Report any rash immediately, especially with fever or flu-like symptoms.
- Estrogen-containing birth control may reduce effect; tell your provider.
- Do not stop suddenly - taper to avoid seizures.
- ODT can be placed on tongue or dissolved in water.
Sources
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