Levera 500 MG Tablet

Levera 500 MG Tablet is primarily indicated as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures in adults with epilepsy. As an anticonvulsant, Levera is normally combined with other medicines and is used to treat different types of seizures in both adults as well as children who are suffering from epilepsy.

This medication is known to treat partial-onset (seizure affecting in one part of the brain), tonic-clonic (affecting your entire brain) and myoclonic seizures (jerking/twitching of muscles), in epileptic patients. This medicine decreases the abnormal activities that happen in the brain during seizures.

Levera 500 MG Tablet can be taken both by adults and children suffering from epilepsy. The dosage of this medication is generally based on the medical condition and responsiveness of your body towards the treatment.

In children, the body weight is also taken into consideration. This medication has a tendency to make you drowsy in the initial weeks of treatment, therefore you should refrain yourself from driving or any other activities that require alertness. Also, you must limit your consumption of alcohol when under this medication.

There are some medical conditions that may have an interaction with Levera 500 MG Tablet. Therefore, it is important that you inform your doctor if you have or are:

• Pregnant or planning to be,
• Kidney disease or are undergoing dialysis,
• Taking any other medicines that you take on a regular basis,
• Allergies, if any
• History of mental conditions like
• Depression
• suicidal tendencies.

The dosage of Levera 500 MG Tablet is generally based on the medical condition and responsiveness of your body towards the treatment. In children, the body weight is also taken into consideration. You may be prescribed a low dose initially by your doctor that can, in time, be increased gradually depending upon how your body responds.

You must take this medication on a regular basis for best results. However, ensure that you do not overdose or continue having it longer than you have been prescribed. Also, do not stop taking Levetiracetam abruptly, as it can cause your seizures to worsen. The dose should be gradually decreased and then stopped, if required.

The side effects of Levetiracetam include feeling unusually tired, dizzy, weak or drowsy. These symptoms generally occur in the first month of taking the medicine, and then gradually lessen as the body adjusts to it. Since Levera 500 MG Tablet may cause liver problems in some cases, it is advised to limit your consumption of alcohol when you are under this medication.

• Epilepsy

• Seizures

• Allergy

• Weakness

• Ataxia

• Depression

• Dizziness

• Nervousness

• Vertigo

• Coordination Disorder

• Pain

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The impact of this medication renders for an average duration of 10-12 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  This medication starts showing its effect in 1 to 2 hours of oral consumption.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Use only if clearly needed under the supervision of the doctor.

• Is it habit forming?

  Habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication has a safer impression for breastfeeding women.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consumption of a alcohol is found to be unsafe, if administered along with this medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine may cause side effects which make you feel sleepy or dizzy and affect the alertness of the patient. Patient must not drive if you feel any of these symptoms.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken in patient with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Limited information is available regarding its use in patient with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might not be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Levera 500 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Levilex 500 MG Tablet

  Abbott India Ltd

• Epictal 500 MG Tablet

  Ipca Laboratories Pvt Ltd.

• Levipil 500 Tablet

  Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd

• Levacetam 500 MG Tablet

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Ictacetam 500 MG Tablet

  Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of this medication, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

This medication belong to the class anticonvulsants. It works by inhibiting the calcium channels and may bind to the synaptic proteins that alter neurotransmitter release and reduces the excitation of the brain cells.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with Nortriptyline, Cetirizine and others.

• Ques : What is Levera 500 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Levera 500 MG Tablet is a medication which has Levetiracetam as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by reducing the abnormal excitation of the brain. Levera 500 mg tablet is used to treat conditions such as Epilepsy and Seizures.

• Ques : What are the uses of Levera 500 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Levera 500 MG Tablet is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Epilepsy and Seizures. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Levera 500 mg tablet to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Levera 500 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Side effects include Aggression or anger, Anxiety, Headache, Shivering, Loss of appetite, Dizziness, Mood swings, Weakness, Double vision, Muscle pain, Body pain, Cough, Skin rash, and Change in skin color.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Levera 500 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Store Levera 500 MG Tablet in a cool dry place and keep it in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store this medication out of sight and reach of children.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Levera 500 MG Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : It is a medicine which takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Levera 500 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This medication should not be used if you have the following conditions such as severe skin reaction, severe allergic reaction, severe itching, rash, skin inflammation, hair loss, etc.

• Ques : Is Levera 500 MG Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Ques : Will Levera 500 MG Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this medication can lead to increased chances of side effects such as anxiety, balance disorder, convulsion, cough, depression, diarrhea, dizziness, eating disorder, headache, indigestion, infection, insomnia, irritability, Lethargy, etc.