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Levitam 500 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Epilepsy. The alternative uses of Levitam 500 Tablet have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Levitam 500 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
Levitam 500 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Fatigue, Headache, Drowsiness. Some other side effects of Levitam 500 Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Levitam 500 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Levitam 500 Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Levitam 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Levitam 500 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Levitam 500 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Levitam 500 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Levitam 500 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.
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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Is the use of Levitam 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Levitam may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Levitam again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Levitam 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Levitam has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Levitam 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Levitam rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levitam 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Levitam has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Levitam 500 Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Levitam for the heart.
Levitam 500 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 Levitam 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levitam 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Levitam 500 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Levitam 500 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Levitam 500 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Levitam 500 Tablet can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levitam 500 Tablet
You can take Levitam 500 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levitam 500 Tablet
Consumption of alcohol and Levitam 500 Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Levitam may cause a headache. It is a known side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind a headache is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
No, Levitam 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.
Yes, Levitam 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.
Yes, you can take Levitam 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, Levitam 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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