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Levetiracetam

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Overview

Levetiracetam is an anti-epileptic or anticonvulsant drug that is used alone or together with other medicines to treat certain types of seizures in people with epilepsy , including partial onset seizures, myoclonic seizures, and tonic-clonic seizures. Levetiracetam is used to treat myoclonic seizures in people who are at least 12 years old and also used to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in people with certain types of epilepsy who are at least 6 years old. When used for partial onset seizures : the levetiracetam extended-release tablet is for adults and children at least 12 years old; the levetiracetam tablet for oral suspension is for children at least 4 years old who weigh at least 44 pounds (20 kilograms); and other levetiracetam brand forms may be used in adults and children at least 1 month old. Levetiracetam injection is usually given only if you are unable to take the medicine by mouth. Some brand forms of levetiracetam injection are for use only in people who are at least 16 years old. Levetiracetam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Indications

Contraindications

You should not use levetiracetam if you are allergic to it. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had: depression, a mood disorder , or suicidal thoughts or actions; high blood pressure ; mental illness or psychosis ; or kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis). Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking seizure medicine. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Your family or caregivers should also watch for sudden changes in your behavior. Do not start or stop seizure medication during pregnancy without your doctor's advice. It is not known if levetiracetam will harm an unborn baby, but having a seizure during pregnancy could harm both mother and baby. Ask your doctor about this risk. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of levetiracetam on the baby. Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using levetiracetam. Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice. Certain brand forms of this medicine are for use only in children of certain ages.

Side Effects

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 eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). Seek medical treatment if you have a serious drug reaction that can affect many parts of your body. Symptoms may include skin rash, fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, severe weakness, unusual bruising, or yellowing of your skin or eyes. Tell your doctor right away if you have new or sudden changes in mood or behavior, including new or worse depression or anxiety , panic attacks , trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, more active or talkative, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself. Levetiracetam may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: confusion, hallucinations, extreme drowsiness , feeling very weak or tired; loss of balance or coordination, problems with walking or movement; severe headache , blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears; a skin rash, no matter how mild; or low blood cell counts --fever, chills, tiredness, mouth sores, skin sores, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, pale skin, cold hands and feet, feeling light-headed or short of breath. Common side effects of levetiracetam may include: dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, weakness; feeling aggressive or irritable; loss of appetite, nausea ; stuffy nose, sore throat, runny nose; or infections, including the flu . This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings

Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking seizure medicine. Tell your doctor right away if you have any sudden changes in mood or behavior, or thoughts about suicide. Seizures may increase if you stop using levetiracetam suddenly. Ask your doctor before stopping the medicine.

High Risk Groups

Adult Dosage

1000 mg/day (1000 (1000)) As recommended. PO — Additional dosing increments may be given (1000 mg/day additional every 2 weeks) to a maximum recommended daily dose of 3000 mg.

Child Dosage

20 mg (20 (20)) As recommended. PO — To maximum of 60 mg/kg daily.

Neonatal Dosage

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Drug Interactions

Other drugs may affect levetiracetam, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

Storage

No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Available Brands in Pakistan

63 active brands listed alphabetically.

Levetiracetam

Available Brands in Pakistan

ARRACTAM

BARLEV

DEVENDA

DEVENDA

EPCIWAN

EPIAN

EPIAN

EPICETAM

EPIGARD

EPLIPSA

EPPRA

FITZLOC

FITZLOC

KEPPRA

KEPPRA

KEPTIRON

KLEVRA

KURE

LECETAM

LECETAM

LECETAM

LECETAMTABLET

LECTOM

LEKRA

L-EPSI

LEPSI

LEPSIRA

LERACE

LERACE XR

LE-TACT

LETAM

LETRES

LEVACE

LEVECETAM

LEVELANZ

LEVEPIL

LEVETRAM

LEVETRAM-100MG

LEVEZINE

LEVITRA

LEVIXA

LEVOTAM

LEVRA

LEVTITAM

LEVTRAL

LIVILIP

LORICTAM

LOVITRIM

LUMARK

LUMARK-1000

LVT

NEUTOLEV

ORGATAM

SERLIV

TAMLEV

TERICIM

TOMATE

TORLEVA

TRICETAM

VECTAM

VETRAWIN

VICET

XETICAM