Keppra 500 MG Injection

Keppra 500 MG Injection, an anticonvulsant, combined with other medications is used to cure different types of seizures in adults and children who are suffering from epilepsy. This medication is also used to treat partial-onset (seizure affecting in one part of the brain), tonic-clonic (affecting your entire brain) and myoclonic (jerking/twitching of muscles) seizures in epileptic patients. It needs to be prescribed with caution to elderly people and children. Keppra 500 MG Injection helps in decreasing the abnormal activities that happens in brain during seizure. The medicine is available in both liquid and tablet forms.

Some medical conditions may have an interaction with Keppra 500 MG Injection. In case, you are planning a baby or you are pregnant, the doctor should be informed. Patients having any kidney disease, undergoing dialysis, allergies or having any history of mental conditions such as depression or suicidal tendencies, should be informed to the doctor before prescription of this medication.

The dosage of this medication is generally based on the medical condition of patient’s body. In case of children, the body weight is also taken under consideration. Doctor may prescribe you a low dose of this medication which will be increased gradually, depending upon how your body responds. For best results, you can take this medication on regular basis. Dosage of this medication should be taken, as prescribed by doctor. Keppra 500 MG Injection should not be stopped abruptly, as it could lead your seizures to worsen. If required, the dosage should be gradually decreased and then stopped.

Keppra 500 MG Injection 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. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided, when under this medication.

• Epilepsy

  Keppra 500 MG Injection is used to cure Epilepsy, a brain disorder that causes repeated seizures. The symptoms of Epilepsy includes uncontrolled jerking movements and loss of consciousness.

• Seizures

  Keppra 500 MG Injection is used in the treatment of seizures, a brain disorder which leads to Epilepsy if untreated. Brain injury or infection of the brain are the common causes of seizures.

• Allergy

  Do not take if you are allergic to Keppra 500 MG Injection.

• Aggression Or Anger

• Anxiety

• Headache

• Shivering

• Loss Of Appetite

• Dizziness

• Mood Swings

• Weakness

• Double Vision

• Muscle Pain

• Body Pain

• Cough

• Skin Rash

• Change In Skin Color

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of Keppra 500 MG Injection lasts for approx 18-24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of Keppra 500 MG Injection can be observed within 1 hour for an immediate release tablet and within 4 hours for an extended release tablet.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Keppra 500 MG Injection should not be used during pregnancy unless necessary. Doctor consultation is recommended before consumption of this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  Yes, it contains habit-forming tendencies.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication should be ignored while breastfeeding. Doctor consultation is mandatory before using this medication.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken as soon as you remember. A dose should be skipped if the time of the second scheduled dose is near.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Doctor consultation is recommended if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdosage include confusion, fainting, and difficulty in breathing.

This medication belongs to 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.