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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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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.
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 topamax (topiramate) together. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with topamax then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Initially Epilive is given for short-term treatment up to 2-4 weeks later the patient is called for follow up visit and depending on his medical condition doctor might prescribe it for a longer period. You are advised to take Epilive as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Epilive may be used to treat absence seizures. Scientific studies have found that medicine is effective in decreasing the frequency of absence seizures. However, more studies are needed to confirm its efficacy in the treatment of absence seizures.
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.
No, short-term treatment with Epilive does not cause vitamin D deficiency. However, scientific data suggests that long-term use of Epilive may indirectly cause vitamin D deficiency.
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