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Fritolev Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Epilepsy are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Fritolev Injection have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Fritolev Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Fritolev Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Fatigue, Headache, Drowsiness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Fritolev Injection as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Fritolev Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Fritolev Injection's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Fritolev Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Fritolev Injection related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Fritolev Injection contraindications section.
Additionally, Fritolev Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Fritolev Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Fritolev 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 |
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 Fritolev Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Fritolev Injection safe for pregnant women?
Fritolev may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Fritolev, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Fritolev Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Fritolev as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Fritolev Injection on the Kidneys?
Fritolev has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Fritolev Injection on the Liver?
Fritolev has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Fritolev Injection on the Heart?
Fritolev is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fritolev Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fritolev Injection habit forming or addictive?
Fritolev Injection does not cause addiction.
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 Fritolev Injection can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Fritolev Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Fritolev Injection is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fritolev Injection
It is safe to take Fritolev Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fritolev Injection
Consumption of alcohol and Fritolev Injection together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, you can take Fritolev 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.
Yes, Fritolev 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.
Take Fritolev 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.
Rarely, Fritolev cause hair loss. However, the exact cause of hair loss is unknown but it is presumed that this drug causes temporary thinning of hairs. Hair loss induced by this drug is reversible in nature and it goes away after discontinuation of this drug.
Fritolev contains levetiracetam which is an anti-epileptic agent. The exact mechanism for antiepileptic activity is not known but it is presumed that Fritolev 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 Fritolev prevents from the seizures.
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