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Epilive 100 Injection (1) is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Epilepsy. Other than this, Epilive 100 Injection (1) has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Epilive 100 Injection (1) is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Epilive 100 Injection (1) include Fatigue, Headache, Drowsiness. While these are the most often observed Epilive 100 Injection (1) side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Epilive 100 Injection (1) normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Epilive 100 Injection (1)'s effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Epilive 100 Injection (1) related warnings talks about Epilive 100 Injection (1)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Epilive 100 Injection (1) are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Epilive 100 Injection (1) with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Epilive 100 Injection (1), it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Epilive 100 Injection (1) is used to treat the following -
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Epilive 100 Injection (1) is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Epilive 100 Injection (1) safe for pregnant women?
Epilive may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Epilive again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Epilive 100 Injection (1) safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Epilive as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Epilive 100 Injection (1) on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Epilive on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Epilive 100 Injection (1) on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Epilive on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Epilive 100 Injection (1) on the Heart?
Using Epilive does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Epilive 100 Injection (1) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Epilive 100 Injection (1) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Epilive 100 Injection (1) habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Epilive 100 Injection (1) has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Epilive 100 Injection (1), you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Epilive 100 Injection (1) can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Epilive 100 Injection (1) only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Epilive 100 Injection (1) has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Epilive 100 Injection (1)
Taking Epilive 100 Injection (1) with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Epilive 100 Injection (1)
Taking alcohol with Epilive 100 Injection (1) can be dangerous.
Yes, you can take Epilive and ativan (lorazepam) together. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with ativan then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Epilive might cause constipation. It is a rare side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind constipation is unknown. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.
No, Epilive is a prescription drug, so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's advice because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
No, Epilive should not be discontinued without doctors advice because sudden discontinuation of this drug might result in withdrawal seizures. You should decrease the dose of medicine gradually as per your doctor's instruction to avoid withdrawal seizure. Hence, you are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Epilive does not contain acetaminophen (paracetamol). It contains levetiracetam which is an anti-convulsant prescription drug used for the treatment of partial onset seizure, myoclonic seizures, and generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Keppra® (levetiracetam)
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