INTRODUCTION ABOUT LEVIPIL 500 TABLET

Levipil 500 Tablet is used in the management of epilepsy (seizures). It contains a medicine called Levetiracetam which is an Anticonvulsant that works by modifying the release of certain brain chemicals that causes seizure breakouts.

Levipil 500 is also used in combination with other antiepileptic medicines to manage partial onset seizures, myoclonic seizures, juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures and idiopathic generalized epilepsy.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney, or heart diseases. This medicine should be used with caution in pregnant women and not recommended for use in breast-feeding women.

The most common side effects of taking Levipil 500 Tablet are inflammation of the nose and throat, sleepiness, dizziness, laziness, lack of hunger, depression, anxiety, vertigo, cough, and nausea.

Studies have shown that levetiracetam may cause some serious side effects like suicidal thoughts with severe depression. Patient’s caregivers must notice for any such side effects and inform doctor immediately.

USES OF LEVIPIL 500 TABLET

• Epilepsy (seizures)

HOW LEVIPIL 500 TABLET WORKS

Levetiracetam works by reducing abnormal electrical activity in the brain to help control seizures. It binds to a protein called synaptic vesicle protein 2A (SV2A), which is involved in the release of neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) between nerve cells. By modifying this process, levetiracetam helps stabilize brain activity and prevent seizures.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

• Take this medicine twice daily (as prescribed)
• It can be taken with or without food
• Swallow the medicine with a glass of water; do not crush or chew
• Take the medicine at the same times each day for consistent blood levels
• Follow doctor’s dosage instructions and any adjustments.
• Do not stop abruptly without medical advice to avoid seizure risk.

SIDE EFFECTS OF LEVIPIL 500 TABLET

Common side effects of LEVIPIL 500 TABLET:

• inflammation of the nose and throat, respiratory problems, cough
• somnolence, headache
• depression, aggression, anxiety, insomnia, nervousness, irritability
• balance disorder
• dizziness, tiredness
• tremor (involuntary trembling), forgetfulness,
• vertigo (sensation of rotation or spinning)
• abdominal pain, diarrhoea, indigestion, vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite
• changes in body weight
• tingling and numbness
• hair loss

Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• signs of sudden decrease of kidney function (low urine volume, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, confusion, and swelling in the legs, ankles, or feet)
• signs of serious mental changes that can be symptoms of encephalopathy (confusion, sleepiness, loss of memory, forgetfulness, abnormal behaviour, involuntary or uncontrolled movements)
• abnormal thoughts, feeling irritable, or reacting more aggressively
• aggravation (worsening) of epilepsy

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Inform your physician if you are taking any of the following medicines before taking Levipil 500 Tablet:

• laxative such as macrogol (used to manage constipation)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally took an extra dose of Levipil 500, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage are sleepiness, aggression, agitation, inhibition of breathing, and decrease of alertness.

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