Lacosamide (oral/injection)

Generic name: lacosamide (oral/injection) [ la-KOE-sa-mide ]
Brand name: Vimpat
Dosage forms: intravenous solution (200 mg/20 mL); oral solution (10 mg/mL); oral tablet (100 mg; 150 mg; 200 mg; 50 mg)
Drug class:Miscellaneous anticonvulsants

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Dec 29, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is lacosamide?

Lacosamide is used to treat partial onset seizures in adults and children who are at least 4 years old.

Lacosamide is also used to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in people who are at least 4 years old.

Lacosamide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Do not stop using lacosamide suddenly or you may have increased seizures.

Some people have thoughts about suicide while using lacosamide. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.

You may feel faint while using lacosamide. Call your doctor right away if you have fast or pounding heartbeats, shortness of breath, and sudden dizziness.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use lacosamide if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• heart problems;

• kidney disease;

• liver disease;

• depression, a mood disorder, suicidal thoughts or actions;

• drug or alcohol addiction; or

• nerve problems caused by diabetes.

Lacosamide oral solution may contain phenylalanine. Tell your doctor if...