Leveron XR 500
Rx- Generic:
- Levetiracetam
- Company:
- Synovia Pharma PLC.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Strip (10 Tablet)
৳ 30/unit
Pack: ৳ 300
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At a glance
Levetiracetam is an anti-epileptic medicine used to prevent seizures (fits) in epilepsy. It suppresses abnormal electrical activity in the brain by attaching to specific sites (SV2A) on nerve cell surfaces.
Indications
- Partial-onset seizures (with or without secondary generalization) - monotherapy (16 years+) and adjunctive therapy (1 month+)
- Myoclonic seizures - Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (12 years+) adjunctive therapy
- Primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures - Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy (12 years+) adjunctive therapy
Dosage
Adult (Monotherapy): 250 mg twice daily start, increase to 500 mg twice daily after 2 weeks; may increase by 250 mg twice daily every 2 weeks; max 1,500 mg twice daily
Adult (Adjunctive): 500 mg twice daily start; adjust by 500 mg twice daily every 2-4 weeks; max 1,500 mg twice daily
Children (1-6 months): 20 mg/kg/day start; increase by 20 mg/kg every 2 weeks; max 60 mg/kg/day
Renal Impairment: CrCl <30: 250-500 mg twice daily; 30-49: 250-750 mg twice daily; 50-79: 500-1,000 mg twice daily
Side effects
Common Side Effects (Adults):
- Somnolence
- Asthenia
- Infection
- Dizziness
Pediatric: Fatigue, aggression, nasal congestion, decreased appetite, irritability
Other: Headache, behavioral changes, aggressive behavior, anxiety
Precautions & warnings
- Avoid driving or activities requiring concentration (may cause drowsiness or dizziness)
- Monitor for suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Monitor blood cell counts (neutropenia, agranulocytosis)
- Dose adjustment needed in renal impairment
- In severe hepatic impairment, reduce dose by 50% if CrCl <60