Lerace 500mg/5ml injection 1 Ampx5ml
Prescription Required
Prescription Required
It is used in combination with other medications to treat partial seizures (brain disorder) with or without secondary generalization.
Patients using this medication may at times experience GI (stomach) upset, anorexia (loss of appetite), somnolence (feeling extremely sleepy or drowsy), accidental injuries, and asthenia (extreme physical weakness and lack of energy). If you experience any of these symptoms for a prolonged period of time, please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
No definite data regarding pregnant females is available, therefore; be cautious. Consult your doctor for further advice.
Lactation
This medicine is contraindicated in lactating females, consult your doctor for further information.
Driving
Please avoid driving when taking this medicine as it may affect your ability to drive.
Alcohol
Please avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine.
Precautions
Patient using this medicine should inform medical history to their doctor, especially of: renal (kidney) or hepatic (liver) impairment. Use this medicine with caution if the patient is has decreased blood cell count, weakness, fever, coagulation disorders, and old age.
What are the uses of this medicine?
This medication is used for treatment of Epilepsy (seizures).
How to store this medicine?
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
What is the response time of this medicine?
This medicine is rapidly and almost completely absorbed after oral administration. It reduces seizure frequency by about half in 20% to 40% of all people who take it.
Will this medicine make me sleepy?
Yes, this medicine makes you sleepy. Avoid driving or operating machines that require your concentration.
Will this medicine make me suicidal?
Anti- epileptics increase the risk of suicidal thoughts, patients must be watched for worsening of depression and mood changes.
What are the overdose symptoms of this medicine?
Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, agitation, aggression, shallow breathing, weakness, or fainting.
What should I avoid while taking this medicine?
Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects and may also increase the risk of seizures.
Disclaimer
Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.
Offers
Up to 10% OFF
Get discounts of up to 10% on every item added to your cart. Use Voucher: DawaaiDiscount
Up to 20% OFF
Get flat 20% off only on Fridays with Meezan Bank Credit/Debit Card. Use Voucher: MeezanFridays
Up to 20% OFF
Get 15% off all products and 20% off medicines using HBL debit and credit card. Use Voucher: HBLDiscount
Up to 25% OFF
Get up to 25% off medicines when you pay through Habib Metro Cards. Use Voucher: HMBDiscount
Up to 25% OFF
Get 25% off on Visa Signature Credit Card and 15% off on Platinum Cards on medicines only. Use Voucher: SBDiscount