Danoptin

Drug name: Danoptin

Active Ingredients:

• Lamotrigine

Therapeutic actions: Danoptin contains the active ingredient Lamotrigine that belongs to a group of medicines called anti-epileptic. By action on sodium channels in brain, Lamotrigine reduces excessive electrical activity.

Danoptin lowers the pathological activity of the neurons without affecting their function. Lamotrigine also inhibits the excessive release of amino acids ,thus prevents seizures or fits.

Indications: Danoptin is indicated in:

• Prevention of seizures associated with epilepsy(prevention of epilepsy and partial seizures)
• Severe childhood epilepsy known as Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
• Trigeminal neuralgia associated with pain in gums, cheek, eyes, chin and lips.
• Bipolar disorders

Contraindications and cautions: You should not take Lamotrigine if any of the following conditions:

• Individual intolerance
• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding
• Children

Let your health care provider know in:

• Elderly age.
• Liver diseases and kidney diseases
• Parkinson's disease.
• Blood diseases

Warning!

• Danoptin may cause life-threatening skin rash. Stop using Danoptin if you develop first signs of skin rash.
• If you experience fever, swollen of the lymph nodes ,fever, inflammation of the mouth or lips, breathing disorders stop using Danoptin immediately.
• Danoptin may cause blood disorders. Seek medical care if you experience unusual bleeding while taking this drug.
• Do not suddenly stop taking Danoptin as you can experience withdrawal syndrome.
• You should regularly check you eyes condition while taking Danoptin. In some cases Danoptin can cause eye problems.
• Danoptin may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors.

Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Danoptin will experience it or any other.

• The most common side effects include: dizziness, double vision, blurred vision, nausea vomiting
• The less common side effects include: sore throat, flu-like symptoms, heartburn, diarrhea, weight loss, constipation, bronchitis, tremor, agitation, dyspepsia, confusion.

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with Danoptin, please read the information provided with Danoptin or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Danoptin. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.

• Sodium valproate and valproic acid may increase Danoptin blood levels
• Hormonal birth control pills may reduce Danoptin therapeutic effect
• Carbamazepine, Phenobarbital, Phenythoin, Primidon or Rifampicin can also reduce lamotrigine blood levels.
• Danoptin may interact with St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum)

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Danoptin with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.