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Levemex 100 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Epilepsy. The alternative uses of Levemex 100 Injection have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Levemex 100 Injection. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Levemex 100 Injection are Fatigue, Headache, Drowsiness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Levemex 100 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Levemex 100 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Levemex 100 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. In addition, Levemex 100 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Levemex 100 Injection related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Levemex 100 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Levemex 100 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Levemex 100 Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Levemex 100 Injection 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 |
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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 Levemex 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Levemex may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Levemex again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Levemex 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Levemex has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Levemex 100 Injection on the Kidneys?
Levemex rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levemex 100 Injection on the Liver?
Levemex has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Levemex 100 Injection on the Heart?
Using Levemex does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levemex 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levemex 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Levemex 100 Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Levemex 100 Injection can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Levemex 100 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Levemex 100 Injection is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levemex 100 Injection
Taking Levemex 100 Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levemex 100 Injection
Taking alcohol with Levemex 100 Injection can be dangerous.
Yes, Levemex and gabapentin can be taken together because no harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. Hence, it is safe to take Levemex along with gabapentin.
Levemex may be used in combination with other drugs such as haloperidol to treat bipolar disorders. Clinical studies have found that it offers potential benefits in treating bipolar disorders but more data is needed to confirm these results.
Yes, you can take Levemex 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.
No, Levemex does not help with nerve (neuropathic) pain. Scientific studies have found that medicine is ineffective for providing relief from neuropathic pain symptoms.
No, Levemex 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.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Keppra® (levetiracetam)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 765-767
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