Levetiracetam 250 Mg Tablet 10S

Description:

Levetiracetam is an anti-epileptic medicine. It is used to control and prevent epileptic seizures. You may experience sleepiness and irritability while taking this medicine. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly without consulting your doctor as it may increase the occurrence of fits.

Uses / Indications:

Epilepsy/Seizures

Interactions / Warnings:

Alcohol CAUTION It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Levetiracetam. warnings Pregnancy WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS Levetiracetam may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. warnings Lactation Levetiracetam is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. Monitor the baby for sleepiness and adequate weight gain warnings Driving Levetiracetam may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive. warnings Kidney CAUTION Levetiracetam should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Levetiracetam may be needed. Please consult your doctor. warnings Liver Levetiracetam is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data aVialable suggests that dose adjustment of Levetiracetam may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. However, a lower dose may be advised in patients with severe liver disease.

Side Effects:

Sleepiness Headache Dizziness Anxiety Weakness Nausea Infection Behavioural changes Irritability Depression Vertigo Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages) Cough Loss of appetite Aggression Balance disorder (loss of balance) Tremor Abdominal pain Diarrhea Indigestion Rash Nervousness Nasal congestion Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) Convulsion Vomiting

How to use:

To be used as directed by physician

How it works:

Levacetam 250mg is an antiepileptic medication. It works by attaching to specific sites (SV2A) on the surfaces of nerve cells. This suppresses the abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain and prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures.