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Company: JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

DIN DIN name Active Ingredient(s) Strength Dosage Form Route of Administration
02488388JAMP-LACOSAMIDELACOSAMIDE50 MGTABLETORAL
02488396JAMP-LACOSAMIDELACOSAMIDE100 MGTABLETORAL
02488418JAMP-LACOSAMIDELACOSAMIDE150 MGTABLETORAL
02488426JAMP-LACOSAMIDELACOSAMIDE200 MGTABLETORAL
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Consumer Information

This information was provided by the drug’s manufacturer when this drug product was approved for sale in Canada. It is designed for consumers and care givers. It is a summary of information about the drug and will not tell you everything about the drug. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about the drug.

What the medication is used for

JAMP-LACOSAMIDE is a prescription medicine used to treat partial-onset seizures when taken on its own or together with other seizure medicines in adults 18 years and older.

What it does

JAMP-LACOSAMIDE works in the brain to block the spread of seizure activity. The precise way that JAMPLACOSAMIDE works to treat partial-onset seizures is unknown.

When it should not be used

Do not take JAMP-LACOSAMIDE if:

  • you are allergic to lacosamide or any of the other ingredients in JAMP-LACOSAMIDE listed in the “nonmedicinal ingredients” section below.
  • you suffer or have suffered in the past from a certain type of heart rhythm disorder (second or third degree AV block)
    • What the medicinal ingredient is

    Lacosamide

    What the non-medicinal ingredients are

    JAMP-LACOSAMIDE Tablets nonmedicinal ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, hydroxypropylcellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide and additional agents listed below.
    50 mg tablets: red iron oxide, black iron oxide, FD&C Blue #2/indigo carmine aluminum lake
    100 mg tablets: yellow iron oxide
    150 mg tablets: yellow iron oxide, red iron oxide, black iron oxide
    200 mg tablets: FD&C Blue #2/indigo carmine aluminum lake

    What dosage form it comes in

    Film-coated tablets: 50 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg and 200 mg

    Warnings and precautions

    JAMP-LACOSAMIDE may cause dizziness and poor coordination which could increase the risk of accidental injury or a fall. Therefore, you should be careful until you are used to the effects this medicine might have.

    Do not drive, operate complex machinery, or engage in other hazardous activities until you know how JAMPLACOSAMIDE affects you. Ask your doctor when it is okay to do these activities.

    JAMP-LACOSAMIDE may cause double vision and blurred vision. If you experience visual disturbances while taking JAMP-LACOSAMIDE, notify your doctor.

    A small number of people being treated with antiepileptics such as JAMP-LACOSAMIDE have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves. If at any time you have these thoughts, immediately contact your doctor.

    BEFORE you use JAMP-LACOSAMIDE talk to your doctor or pharmacist if:

  • you have any health problems, including ones you have had in the past;
  • you have kidney or liver disease
  • you are taking any medication, including ones you can get without a prescription;
  • you are taking any medicine which can cause an abnormality on the ECG (electrocardiogram) called increased PR interval or heart block, for example medicines used to treat certain types of irregular heart beat or heart failure. If you are not sure that the medicines you are taking could have this effect, discuss this with your doctor (e.g. carbamazepine, pregabalin, lamotrigine, eslicarbazepine, betablockers, class I antiarrhythmic drugs, etc.)
  • patients with pacemaker problems
  • you suffer from a severe heart disease such as heart rhythm disorder, heart failure or heart attack;
  • you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if JAMP-LACOSAMIDE may harm your unborn baby. You and your doctor will have to decide if JAMP-LACOSAMIDE is right for you while you are pregnant. If you use JAMPLACOSAMIDE while you are pregnant, ask your healthcare provider about joining the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry by calling (888) 233-2334 (toll free). Women who are pregnant and planning to take JAMPLACOSAMIDE should call the pregnancy registry to enable collection of valuable data about JAMP-LACOSAMIDE use in pregnancy. Information on the registry can also be found at the following website: http://www.aedpregnancyregistry.org/;
  • you are breastfeeding. It is not known if JAMPLACOSAMIDE passes into breast milk and if it can harm your baby. You and your doctor should decide whether you should take JAMPLACOSAMIDE or breastfeed, but not both.
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    Interactions with this medication

    Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription or non-prescription medicines, vitamins or herbal supplements. JAMP-LACOSAMIDE and other medicines may affect each other. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

    • any medicines that make you sleepy or dizzy
    • any medications to treat a heart condition
    • carbamazepine, pregabalin, lamotrigine, eslicarbazepine, beta- blockers, class I antiarrhythmic drugs, etc.
    Proper use of this medication

    JAMP-LACOSAMIDE film-coated tablets:

  • JAMP-LACOSAMIDE may be taken with or without food.
  • Swallow the tablets whole with plenty of water. Do not chew or crush tablets.


    • Usual Dose:
    JAMP-LACOSAMIDE must be taken twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, at about the same time each day.

    When you take JAMP-LACOSAMIDE on its own:
    The treatment with JAMP-LACOSAMIDE usually starts with 100 mg in the morning and 100 mg in the evening (200 mg a day). After one week your dose may be increased. The daily maintenance dose is between 200 mg and 600 mg.

    When you take JAMP-LACOSAMIDE with other seizure medicines:
    The treatment with JAMP-LACOSAMIDE usually starts with 50 mg in the morning and 50 mg in the evening (100 mg a day). After one week your dose may be increased. The daily maintenance dose is between 200 mg and 400 mg.

    Your doctor may use a different dose if you have problems with your kidneys or liver.

    If your doctor decides to stop your treatment with JAMPLACOSAMIDE, he/she will decrease the dose step by step. This is to prevent your symptoms from coming back again or becoming worse.

    Do not stop taking JAMP-LACOSAMIDE or any other seizure medicine unless your healthcare provider told you to. Stopping a seizure medicine all at once can cause seizures that will not stop (status epilepticus), a very serious problem.

    Tell your healthcare provider if your seizures get worse or if you have any new types of seizures.

    Remember: This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not give it to anybody else.

    Overdose:
    If you think you have taken too much JAMPLACOSAMIDE contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional poison control centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms. Make sure you take your medicine with you to show the doctor.

    Missed Dose:
    If you miss a dose by a few hours, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to your next dose, take JAMPLACOSAMIDE at your next regular time. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for the missed dose.
    Side effects and what to do about them

    The most common side effects associated with the use of JAMP-LACOSAMIDE are:

  • dizziness, poor coordination
  • headache
  • nausea, vomiting, fatigue
  • blurred vision, double vision

    • If you are elderly (older than 65), you may have a higher chance of the following side effects:
  • falling
  • diarrhea
  • tremors/shaking

    • Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
    Serious side effects and what to do about them
    Symptom / effect Talk with your doctor or pharmacist Only if severe Talk with your doctor or pharmacist In all cases Seek Emergency Medical Attention
    Uncommon
    Thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself     ✔
    Allergic reaction: swelling in the mouth, tongue, face and throat, itching, rash     ✔
    Heart rhythm problems: irregular pulse, slow pulse, rapid pulse, palpitations, shortness of breath, feeling lightheaded, fainting     ✔
    Rare
    Allergic reactions that typically present with fever, rash and swollen lymph nodes, and may be associated with signs and symptoms involving other organs, e.g. liver.     ✔
    Liver disorder or liver injury: itching, right upper belly pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes, unexplained flu-like symptoms     ✔
    This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while taking JAMP-LACOSAMIDE, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
    How to store

  • Store JAMP-LACOSAMIDE at room temperature, 15°C to 30°C.
  • Keep JAMP-LACOSAMIDE and all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
    • Reporting side effects

    You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:

    • Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting (https://www.canada.ca/en/healthcanada/services/drugs-health-products/medeffectcanada/adverse-reaction-reporting.html) for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or
    • Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.

    NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.

    More information

    If you want more information about JAMPLACOSAMIDE:

    • Talk to your healthcare professional
    • Find the full Product Monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Consumer Information by visiting the Health Canada website (https://www.canada.ca/en/healthcanada.html); or by contacting the sponsor, JAMP Pharma Corporation, at: 1-866-399-9091.
    This leaflet was prepared by JAMP Pharma Corporation.

    Date Prepared: May 8, 2019
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