Brand Name: Lamictal
Classification: Phenyltriazine
Available Forms: Tablet, Chewable Dispersible Tablet, Extended-release Tablet, Oral Solution
Target System: Central Nervous System (CNS)
Action: Blocks voltage-gated sodium channels and inhibits the release of glutamate, reducing neuronal excitability and preventing the spread of abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Notes: Lamotrigine is used for the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder. It requires dose titration to minimize the risk of serious skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.