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Levetam 500

Name: Levetam 500mg Tablet
Brand: Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
SKU: 39977
Price: 270 BDT
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Tablet - (500mg)

Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Generic: Levetiracetam

Safety Advices

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UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Levetam 500.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Levetam 500 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

Levetam 500 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.

UNSAFE

Levetam 500 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

CAUTION

Levetam 500 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Levetam 500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Levetam 500 is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Levetam 500 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. However, a lower dose may be advised in patients with severe liver disease.

Medicine Overview of Levetam 500mg Tablet

Introduction

Levetam 500 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. Levetam 500 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...

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Uses of Levetam 500

Epilepsy/Seizures

Side effects of Levetam 500

Common

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

How to use Levetam 500

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. Levetam 500 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Levetam 500 works

Levetam 500 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.

Quick Tips

Levetam 500 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 Levetam 500 without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better.

Brief Description

Indication

Partial seizures

Administration

May be taken with or without food. Oral soln may be taken directly or diluted in a glass of water.

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....

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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.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity.

Mode of Action

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

Precaution

Renal and hepatic impairment; pregnancy, lactation; patients undergoing haemodialysis. If psychotic symptoms (eg hallucination) and behavioural symptoms (eg agitation, anxiety) occur, reduce dosage. Abrupt withdrawal may result in increased seizure frequency. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery during initial therapy. Lactation: Excreted in breast milk; not recommended

Side Effect

>10% Asthenia (11-15%),Headache (14-19%),Infection (11-15%),Increased blood pressure (17% in children < 4 years),Somnolence (11-15%),Drowsiness (2-23%),Fatigue (10-11%),Anorexia (3-13%),Weakness (9-15%),Nasopharyngitis (7-15%),Cough (2-11%) 1-10% Viral infection (2%),Asthma (2%),Dizziness (5-9%),Nervousness (2-10%),Amnesia (2%),Anxiety (2-3%),Ataxia (3%),Depression (2-5%),Hostility (10%),Paresthesia (2%),Sinusitis (2%),Diplopia (2%),Amblyopia (2%),Conjunctivitis (2-3%),Albuminuria (4%) <1% Abnormal hepatic function tests,Dyskinesia,Eczema,Neutropenia,Decreased hematocrit,Leukopenia,Suicidal tendencies,Hepatitis,Pancreatitis,Bone marrow suppression,Epidermal necrolysis

Interaction

Enzyme-inducing antiepiletic drugs.

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Levetam 500

Tablet - (500mg)

Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Generic: Levetiracetam

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The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not be treated as a replacement for physical medical consultation or advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy and the completeness of the information so provided. The absence of any information and/or warning to any drug shall not be considered and assumed as an implied assurance of the Company. We do not take any responsibility for the consequences arising out of the aforementioned information and strongly recommend you for a physical consultation in case of any queries or doubts.

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