# Lacosamide (Lacosamide)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/lacosamide
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Lacosamide?

Lacosamide is a prescription medication used to treat epilepsy and tonic-clonic. Across the United States, 16,000 doctors prescribe Lacosamide to approximately 58,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Lacosamide

## Indications

Lacosamide is prescribed for several conditions including epilepsy, tonic-clonic, epilepsies, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Epilepsy](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/epilepsy)
- [Tonic-Clonic](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/tonic-clonic)
- [Epilepsies](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/epilepsies)
- [Partial](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/partial)
- [Lennox Gastaut Syndrome](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/lennox-gastaut-syndrome)

## Mechanism of action

The precise mechanism by which lacosamide exerts its antiepileptic effects in humans remains to be fully elucidated.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Anticonvulsant
- Route of administration: INTRAVENOUS

## Common side effects

headache, nausea, somnolence

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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