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lamotrigine (Lamictal) Summary

Description: blocks voltage-gated sodium and calcium channels and inhibits release of excitatory neurotransmitters such as glutamate; structure given in first source

Also Known As: Lamictal; 3,5-diamino-6-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-as-triazine; BW-430C; Crisomet; Desitin Brand of Lamotrigine Show All >>

Networked: 2100 relevant articles (378 outcomes, 486 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which lamotrigine is Relevant

  1. Seizures (Seizure) : 107 outcomes 109 studies in 518 results
  2. Bipolar Disorder (Mania) : 98 outcomes 89 studies in 370 results
  3. Epilepsy (Aura) : 65 outcomes 118 studies in 584 results
  4. Pain (Aches) : 27 outcomes 23 studies in 73 results
  5. Absence Epilepsy (Absence Seizure) : 17 outcomes 14 studies in 57 results
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Drugs Related to lamotrigine

  1. Valproic Acid (Valproate, Semisodium)
  2. Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
  3. topiramate (Topamax)
  4. gabapentin (Neurontin)
  5. Anticonvulsants (Antiepileptic Drugs)
  6. Lithium
  7. Vigabatrin
  8. Lennox-Gastaut type Epileptic encephalopathy
  9. felbamate (Felbatol)
  10. Phenytoin (Dilantin)
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Therapies Related to lamotrigine

  1. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
  2. Vagus Nerve Stimulation
  3. Relaxation Therapy
  4. Psychology Biofeedback (Biofeedback)
  5. Ketogenic Diet
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