LAMOTRIGINE (LAMICTAL XR) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

LAMOTRIGINE

What is the Trade Name for LAMOTRIGINE?

LAMICTAL XR

What are the Indications for LAMOTRIGINE?

• 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE LAMICTAL XR is indicated for: ‚Ä¢ adjunctive therapy for primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures and partial-onset seizures with or without secondary generalization in patients aged 13 years and older. ( 1.1 ) ‚Ä¢ conversion to monotherapy in patients aged 13 years and older with partial-onset seizures who are receiving treatment with a single antiepileptic drug. ( 1.2 ) Limitation of use: Safety and effectiveness in patients younger than 13 years have not been established. ( 1.3 ) 1.1 Adjunctive Therapy LAMICTAL XR is indicated as adjunctive therapy for primary generalized tonic-clonic (PGTC) seizures and partial-onset seizures with or without secondary generalization in patients aged 13 years and older. 1.2 Monotherapy LAMICTAL XR is indicated for conversion to monotherapy in patients aged 13 years and older with partial-onset seizures who are receiving treatment with a single antiepileptic drug (AED). Safety and effectiveness of LAMICTAL XR have not been established (1) as initial monotherapy or (2) for simultaneous conversion to monotherapy from 2 or more concomitant AEDs. 1.3 Limitation of Use Safety and effectiveness of LAMICTAL XR for use in patients younger than 13 years have not been established.

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