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lacosamide · Medicine question

What is the elimination half-life of lacosamide?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

The elimination half-life of lacosamide is approximately 13 hours.

Sources for this answer

Vimpat 50mg film-coated tabletsUCB Pharma Limited · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 16Document updated 5 November 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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