Lamotrigine (lamictal) Flashcards
1
Q
Class
A
Antiepileptic
2
Q
Indications
A
Seizures
3
Q
Dose Range
A
100-700mg d
4
Q
Counselling/SE
A
- Drowsiness
- increase effects of alcohol
do stop suddenly - if rash develops –> GO TO DOC!
SE:
- visual disturbances
- somnolence
- dizzy, n/v, headache
- maculopapular rash,
- severe rash (e.g. SJS) esp. in children
- blood dyscrasia
5
Q
Monitoring
A
- skin reaction
- blood count
- vision
- compliance
