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lamotrigine
Trade NameLamictal
Indicationseizures r/t epilepsy, bipolar
ActionInhibits sodium transport in neurons
Therapeutic Classanticonvulsant
Nursing Considerations• may cause suicidal thoughts, dizziness, behavior changes, nausea, vomiting, photosensitivity, rash, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome • use caution with oral contraceptive use • assess mental status • assess for seizures • do not discontinue use abruptly
By Jon Haws, RN CCRN Alumnus4.4
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lamotrigine
Trade NameLamictal
Indicationseizures r/t epilepsy, bipolar
ActionInhibits sodium transport in neurons
Therapeutic Classanticonvulsant
Nursing Considerations• may cause suicidal thoughts, dizziness, behavior changes, nausea, vomiting, photosensitivity, rash, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome • use caution with oral contraceptive use • assess mental status • assess for seizures • do not discontinue use abruptly

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