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Nuromate 25mg Tablet


Product introduction

Nuromate 25mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and to prevent migraines. It is also used in the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (a rare, but severe form of epilepsy that starts in early childhood).

Nuromate 25mg Tablet is used to treat epileptic seizures and also for some mental behavioural disorders

Uses of Nuromate Tablet

Benefits of Nuromate Tablet

In Epilepsy/Seizures

Nuromate 25mg Tablet is an anticonvulsant (or anti-epileptic) medicine that works by decreasing the nerve impulses which cause the seizures. By controlling the frequency of seizures, it will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence. It helps reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety.
This medicine is not associated with any physical or psychological dependence (addiction) but it should not be stopped suddenly. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

In Prevention of Migraine

It is not fully established how Nuromate 25mg Tablet helps prevent migraines. It may change the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain or increase the activity in a region of the brain associated with migraines. By preventing and reducing the frequency of headaches, it can help you carry out your daily activities and have a better quality of life.

In Lennox–Gastaut syndrome

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a rare but severe form of epilepsy that usually starts in early childhood. Affected children may experience several different types of seizures. Nuromate 25mg Tablet helps prevent and control these seizures by decreasing the nerve impulses which cause the seizures.

Side effects of Nuromate Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Nuromate

  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Loss of appetite
  • Memory impairment
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Numbness
  • Psychomotor impairment
  • Sleepiness
  • Speech disorder
  • Taste change
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Visual impairment
  • Weight loss

How to use Nuromate Tablet

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. Nuromate 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nuromate 25mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Nuromate 25mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Nuromate 25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Nuromate 25mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Nuromate 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nuromate 25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Nuromate 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nuromate 25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
  • Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
  • Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
    • Practice yoga every day.
    • Get enough sleep at nighttime.
    • Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/laptop.
    • Take your medication on time.
  • It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids throughout the day while taking Nuromate 25mg Tablet. This can reduce the risk of kidney stones.
  • Monitor your weight during treatment with this medicine as it can cause weight gain.
  • Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.

Fact Box

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

Patient concerns

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She has problem of epilepsy from last two years
Dr. Rahul Yadav
Paediatrics
Hello, epilepsy and seizures cannot be treated online without physically examining the child and detailed history.
I m taking 1.5gm sodium valporate,1.5 levectram, 1gm clobezam then also seizure r their at period of weekly is there alternate treatment in Ayurveda as every time at multiplying the doses at every visit As MRI eeg every tests r normal
Dr. M. K. Ansari
Neurology
not aware of any ayurvedic medications for epilepsy is not my specialization. However you seems to have difficult to control (intractable) seizures plz follow doctors advice deligently for ur own welfare
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FAQs

For how long do I need to take Nuromate 25mg Tablet?

The dose and duration of this medicine will depend on your doctor’s advice. Nuromate 25mg Tablet does not cure your condition (seizures/migraine) but prevents them from occurring. So, you may have to keep taking it for months or years depending on improvement in your symptoms and side effects that may occur.

Is Nuromate 25mg Tablet good for anxiety?

Nuromate 25mg Tablet is not indicated for the treatment of anxiety. Please consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

What are the serious side effects of Nuromate 25mg Tablet?

Serious side effects of Nuromate 25mg Tablet are rare. The serious effects of Nuromate 25mg Tablet may include glaucoma (difficulty in seeing, eye pain, and blurred vision), kidney stones (sharp pain in your sides or lower back), and metabolic acidosis (tiredness, loss of appetite, irregular and faint heartbeat). Other serious side effects of Nuromate 25mg Tablet could be suicidal thoughts and insufficient sweating (some children taking Nuromate 25mg Tablet may not sweat enough in hot weather, causing their body temperatures to rise).

I am taking valproic acid for fits. Will Nuromate 25mg Tablet interfere with the working of valproic acid? Can this combination be taken?

Nuromate 25mg Tablet does not interfere with the working of valproic acid, but it increases the risk of getting excess levels of ammonia in the blood (hyperammonemia). Increased levels of ammonia in the blood can be dangerous and may cause difficulty in thinking, remembering information, or solving problems. It may also decrease your alertness and make you feel very sleepy with low energy. Immediately inform your doctor if you notice these symptoms. It is important to know that, in rare cases, Nuromate 25mg Tablet alone can cause hyperammonemia.

Can Nuromate 25mg Tablet be used in children?

Yes, Nuromate 25mg Tablet is used for seizures in children more than 2 years of age. However, because of the lack of any reports, this medicine is not recommended to be used in children for migraines.

Since I have started using Nuromate 25mg Tablet people are saying that I have lost weight. Is it because of Nuromate 25mg Tablet or something else for which I should get investigated?

It could be due to Nuromate 25mg Tablet because Nuromate 25mg Tablet commonly causes weight loss probably due to a decrease in appetite. If you still have any doubts, talk to your doctor who will advise you appropriately.

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Address: Invision Medi Sciences Pvt. Ltd, New No.3, Old No.231, 12th Cross, Wilson Garden, Bangalore
Country of origin: India

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