Levetiracetam Tablet is a prescription medicine. It is typically used for the treatment of Epilepsy. The alternative uses of Levetiracetam Tablet have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Levetiracetam Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Levetiracetam Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Fatigue, Headache, Drowsiness. While these are the most often observed Levetiracetam Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Levetiracetam Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Levetiracetam Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Levetiracetam Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Levetiracetam Tablet contraindications section.
Additionally, Levetiracetam Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Levetiracetam Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Levetiracetam Tablet 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Levetiracetam Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Levetiracetam Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Levetiracetam may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Levetiracetam, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Levetiracetam Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Levetiracetam on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Levetiracetam Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Levetiracetam on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Levetiracetam Tablet on the Liver?
Levetiracetam is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Levetiracetam Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Levetiracetam for the heart.
Levetiracetam Tablet 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 Levetiracetam Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levetiracetam Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Levetiracetam Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Levetiracetam Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Levetiracetam Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Levetiracetam Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Levetiracetam Tablet can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levetiracetam Tablet
You can take Levetiracetam Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levetiracetam Tablet
Taking Levetiracetam Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Take Levetiracetam 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function.
No, Levetiracetam is not a steroid. It belongs to the class of drug known as antiepileptics (pyrrolidine anticonvulsants).
Yes, Levetiracetam might help with a migraine. Clinical studies have found that it is safe & effective drug for preventing the migraine attacks in patients who suffer from a migraine with aura. Since it is a prescription drug, you are advised to not take it by yourself.
Initially Levetiracetam 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 Levetiracetam as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Levetiracetam contains levetiracetam which is an anti-epileptic agent. The exact mechanism for antiepileptic activity is not known but it is presumed that Levetiracetam works by preventing the release of chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) in the brain by binding to specific proteins (synaptic vesicle protein). It indirectly helps in increasing the activity of inhibitory neurotransmitter (GABA) which prevents the abnormal activity in the brain. In this way Levetiracetam prevents from the seizures.
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References
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