Salt Composition
WHO GMP
Certified
15 Days Easy
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Long Expiry
(>8 Months)
WHO GMP
Certified
15 Days Easy
Returns
Long Expiry
(>8 Months)
Used In
Epilepsy/Seizures
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More About Epikon 60mg Tablet
Benefits
In Epilepsy/Seizures Epikon 60mg Tablet slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. The medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures. Do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well, until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.
Side Effects
The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them.
How to use
Follow your doctor's guidance regarding the dose and duration of this medication. Ingest it without breaking or crushing. Do not chew, crush or break it. Epikon 60mg Tablet can be taken it with or without food, although it's advisable to take it consistently at the same time.
How it works
Epikon 60mg Tablet controls seizures or fits by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Unsafe: Avoid consuming alcohol with Epikon 60mg Tablet as it is deemed unsafe.
Seek medical advice from your doctor: Epikon 60mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Doctor consultation is advised.
Seek medical advice from your doctor: Epikon 60mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. Monitor the baby for sleepiness, skin rash, and feeding issues.
Not Safe: Epikon 60mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Caution Advised: Epikon 60mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Epikon 60mg Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. Use of Epikon 60mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Caution Advised: Epikon 60mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Epikon 60mg Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. Use of Epikon 60mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Manufacturer Address
G/3,&34;Akanksha&34; Near Railway Crossing, Sola Road, Ahmedabad-380061.
References
McNamara JO. Pharmacotherapy of the Epilepsies. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilmans: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 593-94
Porters RJ, Meldrum BS. Antiseizure Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 407
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1101-104
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) (20 Feb. 2020)
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