COMPOSITION
LEVETIRACETAM – 500MG
PRICE
MRP- RS 132
WHAT IS LEVETIRACETAM?
Levetiracetam is used to treat certain types of seizures in people with epilepsy, including partial onset seizures, myoclonic seizures, and tonic-clonic seizures.
When used for partial onset seizures
• Extended-release (XR) levetiracetam is for adults and children at least 12 years old.
• Spritam is for children at least 4 years old who weigh at least 44 pounds (20 kilograms).
• Roweepra and Keppra may be used in children as young as 1 month old.
• Levetiracetam is also used with other seizure medications to treat tonic-clonic seizures in people who are at least 6 years old, and myoclonic seizures in people at least 12 years old.
• Levetiracetam injection is for use only in people who are least 16 years old.
• Levetiracetam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide
WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF LEVETIRACETAM?
• Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning in your eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling).
• Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel agitated, hostile, irritable, hyperactive (mentally or physically), or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
• unusual changes in mood or behaviour (unusual risk-taking behavior, being irritable or talkative);
• confusion, hallucinations, extreme drowsiness, feeling very weak or tired;
• loss of balance or coordination, problems with walking or movement;
• a skin rash, no matter how mild;
• easy bruising, unusual bleeding; or
• fever, chills, weakness, or other signs of infection.
Common side effects may include:
• dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, weakness;
• feeling aggressive or irritable;
• loss of appetite;
• stuffy nose; or
• infection
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
