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Lozamat is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lozamat. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Lozamat are Uncoordinated Body Movements. While these are the most often observed Lozamat side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Lozamat are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lozamat is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Lozamat has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lozamat related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Drug Abuse must refrain from the use of Lozamat since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Lozamat have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Lozamat may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lozamat is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Lozamat is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lozamat is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Lozamat safe for pregnant women?
Lozamat can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Lozamat, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lozamat safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Lozamat on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Lozamat on the Kidneys?
Lozamat does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lozamat on the Liver?
Lozamat may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Lozamat on the Heart?
You can take Lozamat without any fear of damage to the heart.
Lozamat should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lozamat unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lozamat habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Lozamat. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Lozamat as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but do not take too much of Lozamat. Consume it as per your doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Lozamat is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lozamat
Taking Lozamat with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lozamat
Taking Lozamat with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Lozamat is used for anxiety. It has been found to be very effective in reducing anxiety in the patients.
Yes, Lozamat stop the seizure. It stops the seizure by slowing down the abnormal activity of the brain. Lozamat can decrease the frequency of seizure episodes in people but it does not completely control them.
Yes, Lozamat makes you sleepy because this drug acts on your brain and decreases its activity due to which drowsiness or sleepiness occurs. Do not drive any vehicle or operate any heavy machinery after taking this drug to avoid accident and injury.
Yes, Lozamat may cause weight gain but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a known side effect of this drug which is thought to be related to dose and duration of exposure to this drug.
Yes, you can take Lozamat with promethazine only on your doctor's advice because taking these two drugs together might result in increased blood levels of promethazine which can lead to unpleasant side effects such as difficulty in breathing and increased sedation.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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