Epilepsy/Seizures|Bipolar disorder

In Epilepsy/Seizures Flylep 100mg Tablet SR is used alone or with other medicines to prevent and control seizures (fits). It works by decreasing the nerve impulses that cause seizures. It can help reduce symptoms such as confusion uncontrollable jerking movements loss of awareness and fear or anxiety. By controlling the frequency of seizures it will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence. It may also allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). This medicine may take several weeks or months to work effectively as the dose is adjusted. Carefully follow all instructions and never take more tablets than your doctor tells you to. It needs to be taken regularly as prescribed to be most effective.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Flylep 100mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Flylep 100mg Tablet SR is an anti-epileptic medication that is used to treat two conditions epilepsy and bipolar disorder. It works by blocking the signals in the brain that trigger epileptic seizures (fits) and in another way to prevent extreme mood swings.Flylep 100mg Tablet SR can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. This may increase gradually until your condition is stable. This medicine may take several weeks to work but it is important to take it regularly to get the maximum benefit. Do not stop taking it even if you feel fine unless your doctor advises you to. You may have more seizures or your bipolar disorder may get worse.The most common side effects of this medicine include skin rashes headache nausea and vomiting difficulty sleeping and dizziness. Most side effects wear off but if they bother you or do not go away tell your doctor. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice a rash or peeling of the skin. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. Long-term treatment can cause weakness in your bones (osteoporosis) increasing your risk of breaking a bone.Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems depression or suicidal thoughts. Also let your healthcare professional know about all other medications you are using as some may affect or be affected by this medicine including contraceptive pills. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as the dose may need to be adjusted. You should avoid driving or anything that requires concentration if this medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy. You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Flylep 100mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> Flylep 100mg Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Flylep 100mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Flylep 100mg Tablet SR is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.Monitor the baby for rash sleepiness or poor sucking. Also get the platelet count and liver function test done periodically. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Flylep 100mg Tablet SR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Flylep 100mg Tablet SR can cause dizziness and double vision. This may affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Flylep 100mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Flylep 100mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Flylep 100mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flylep 100mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Flylep 100mg Tablet SR take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\\n

Chemical Class :: Phenyltriazine Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS|Action Class :: Sodium channel modulators (AED)

Epilepsy/Seizures|Bipolar disorder

Skin rash | Headache | Nausea | Vomiting | Dryness in mouth | Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) | Sleepiness | Dizziness | Back pain | Abdominal pain | Blurred vision | Double vision | Impaired coordination | Nasal congestion (stuffy nose) | Infection

UNSAFE

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

UNSAFE

CAUTION

CAUTION

Q. I started Flylep 100mg Tablet SR and developed a rash. The doctor stopped Flylep 100mg Tablet SR immediately and prescribed another medicine. Why?::: There have been reports where patients developed serious rashes within 8 weeks of starting Flylep 100mg Tablet SR and were hospitalized. Sometimes these rashes turn into severe skin infections and may endanger the patient’s life. Therefore it is advised that if a patient develops rashes after starting Flylep 100mg Tablet SR it should be stopped and should not be restarted. Use of Flylep 100mg Tablet SR is stopped even if the rashes are mild and non-serious. It is because of this that your doctor changed the medicine.| Q. How long does it take Flylep 100mg Tablet SR to work?::: Though it varies from person to person your symptoms may take about 6-8 weeks to improve.| Q. What can be the consequences of taking a higher than the recommended dose of Flylep 100mg Tablet SR?::: You may experience quick and uncontrollable movements of your eye clumsiness and lack of coordination. High doses of Flylep 100mg Tablet SR may cause problems with your balance changes in heartbeat rhythm loss of consciousness fits (convulsions) or coma. Even if there are no signs of discomfort seek immediate medical attention of a doctor or nearby hospital.| Q. Can Flylep 100mg Tablet SR affect pregnancy?::: Studies on the human population do not show any effects of Flylep 100mg Tablet SR on pregnant women or her fetus. However it is advisable that you inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant or are planning to get pregnant while taking Flylep 100mg Tablet SR. In case therapy with Flylep 100mg Tablet SR is considered during pregnancy your doctor may prescribe the lowest effective dose.| Q. Can I take Flylep 100mg Tablet SR with other antiepileptic medicines?::: It is important that you inform your doctor if you are already on any other antiepileptic medicines. The reason being taking Flylep 100mg Tablet SR with some antiepileptics (like valproate and carbamazepine) may increase the chances of developing side effects. Also the dose of Flylep 100mg Tablet SR may need adjustment if taken with antiepileptic medicines such as oxcarbazepine felbamate gabapentin levetiracetam pregabalin topiramate or zonisamide.| Q. How to take Flylep 100mg Tablet SR?::: Flylep 100mg Tablet SR can be taken with or without food. Continue taking Flylep 100mg Tablet SR in the dose and duration advised by the doctor to get maximum benefits of Flylep 100mg Tablet SR.| Q. I have symptoms of depression. Can I take Flylep 100mg Tablet SR?::: Yes you can take Flylep 100mg Tablet SR if you have depression symptoms. In fact Flylep 100mg Tablet SR is used in preventing depression. But do not self medicate. Do not start or stop taking Flylep 100mg Tablet SR on your own unless otherwise advised by the doctor.