Levipil 500 MG Tablet

Levipil 500 MG Tablet

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Levipil 500 MG Tablet is an anticonvulsant medication used to treat various types of seizures in epilepsy. It works by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain to prevent seizures.

Name	Brand	Generic Name	Strength	PPF	Price
Levipil 500 MG Tablet	Sun Pharmaceutical (Bangladesh) Ltd.	LEVETIRACETAM	500 mg	TABLET	30

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• রেজিস্টার্ড চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ মোতাবেক ঔষধ সেবন করুন

Indications

Partial-onset seizures (with or without secondary generalization)
Myoclonic seizures
Primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures
Adjunctive therapy in epilepsy

Pharmacology

Levetiracetam, the active ingredient in Levipil 500 MG Tablet, is an anticonvulsant that works by inhibiting the abnormal excitation of brain cells, thereby preventing seizures.

Dosage

Adults and Children over 16 years: The initial dose is typically 500 mg twice daily, which may be gradually increased based on the patient's response and tolerance.
Children aged 1 month to 16 years: Dosage is adjusted according to body weight and age, as determined by the treating physician.

Administration

Take the tablet orally with a glass of water.
Swallow the tablet whole; do not chew, crush, or break it.
Preferably take with food to minimize gastrointestinal side effects.

Interaction

May interact with other central nervous system depressants, increasing the risk of drowsiness or dizziness.
Inform your doctor of all medications you are taking to avoid potential interactions.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Levetiracetam or any component of the tablet.
Severe renal impairment without dose adjustment.

Side Effects

Common: Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, fatigue, nausea.
Less common: Indigestion, bitter taste, yellow discoloration of skin or eyes.
Serious: Lactic acidosis (rare), especially in patients with renal or hepatic dysfunction.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy: Category C. Use only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
Lactation: Not recommended; Levetiracetam is excreted in breast milk, and its effect on the nursing infant is unknown.

Precautions & Warnings

Monitor renal and hepatic function regularly.
Adjust dosage in elderly patients or those with renal impairment.
Inform the healthcare provider of any history of cardiovascular disease.
Avoid alcohol consumption during treatment.
Educate patients on recognizing signs of hypoglycemia and appropriate management.