Levetiracetam

Levetiracetam is an anti-epileptic medicine used to treat seizures (fits) in epilepsy. It can be used alone or along with other medicines. It helps to prevent seizures for as long as you continue to take it. Levetiracetam suppresses the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. You can take it with or without food but try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Your doctor will advise the right dose for you. It is generally advised as a long-term treatment. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well. If you stop or miss doses your seizures could get worse. Some common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, headache, infection, irritation, nasal congestion (stuffy nose), sleepiness, aggressive behavior, and decreased appetite. You may also experience behavioral changes, aggressive behavior, irritation, agitation, etc. Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. Most of these side effects do not need medical attention, but some of them can be serious. A small number of people being treated with this medicine have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves. Contact your doctor if your mood changes for the worse. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, depression or suicidal thoughts and if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor may suggest regular blood tests to monitor your kidney function frequently while taking this medicine. Levetiracetam 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.

• Epilepsy/Seizures

Anticonvulsant used in the treatment of partial seizures. The precise mechanism of anticonvulsant effect is unknown.

Adult Dose: Oral Adjunct in seizures Adult: For partial seizures w/ or w/o secondary generalisation; myoclonic seizures (w/ juvenile myoclonic epilepsy); primary generalised tonic-clonic seizures (w/ idiopathic generalised epilepsy): Initially, 500 mg bid on the 1st day. Adjust dose in increments or decrements of 500 mg bid at 2-4 wk intervals. Max: 1,500 mg bid. Monotherapy for partial seizures with or without secondary generalisation Adult: Recommended starting dose is 250 mg bid, increased to an initial therapeutic dose of 500 mg bid after 2 wk. May further increase by 250 mg bid every 2 wk depending upon response. Max: 1,500 mg bid. Intravenous Adjunct in seizures Adult: For partial seizures w/ or w/o secondary generalisation; myoclonic seizures (w/ juvenile myoclonic epilepsy); primary generalised tonic-clonic seizures (w/ idiopathic generalised epilepsy): Initially, 500 mg bid on the 1st day. Adjust dose in increments or decrements of 500 mg bid at 2-4 wk intervals. Admin by infusion over 15 min. Max: 1,500 mg bid. Max duration: 4 days. Monotherapy for partial seizures with or without secondary generalisation Adult: Recommended starting dose is 250 mg bid, increased to an initial therapeutic dose of 500 mg bid after 2 wk. May further increase by 250 mg bid every 2 wk depending upon response. Admin by infusion over 15 min. Max: 1,500 mg bid. Max duration: 4 days. Hepatic impairment: Severe: Reduce dose by 50%. Child Dose: Oral Adjunct in seizures Child: 1 to 6 mth 6 mth <50 kg: Initially, 20 mg/kg daily, may adjust in increments of 20 mg/kg at 2-wk intervals. Max: 60 mg/kg daily. To be given via infusion over 15 min. Renal Dose: Renal impairment: ESRD patients undergoing dialysis: Loading dose of 750 mg, followed by 500-1,000 mg once daily; supplemental dose of 250-500 mg after dialysis. CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation <30 250-500 mg bid. 30-49 250-750 mg bid. 50-79 500-1,000 mg bid.

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. Levetiracetam may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Common: • Sleepiness • Dizziness • Fatigue • Headache • Decreased appetite • Behavioural changes • Aggressive behavior • Irritation • Agitation • Nasal congestion (stuffy nose) • Infection

[UNSAFE] Levetiracetam may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Levetiracetam should be taken 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: It may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Do not stop using Levetiracetam without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better.

Hypersensitivity.

Enzyme-inducing antiepiletic drugs.

[UNSAFE] It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Levetiracetam.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Levetiracetam may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Levetiracetam is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Monitor the baby for sleepiness and adequate weight gain.

[CAUTION] Levetiracetam should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Levetiracetam may be needed. Please consult your doctor. [SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Levetiracetam is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available 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.

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