Emlevo 100 MG Injection
About Emlevo 100 MG Injection
Emlevo 100 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. Emlevo 100 MG Injection helps in decreasing the abnormal activities that happens in brain during seizure. The medication is available in both liquid and tablet forms.
Some medical conditions may have an interaction with Emlevo 100 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. Emlevo 100 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.
Emlevo 100 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.
What are the uses of Emlevo 100 MG Injection
Emlevo 100 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.
Emlevo 100 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.
What are the contraindications of Emlevo 100 MG Injection ?
Do not take if you are allergic to Emlevo 100 MG Injection.
Key highlights of Emlevo 100 MG Injection
How long is the duration of effect?
The effect of Emlevo 100 MG Injection lasts for approx 18-24 hours.
What is the onset of action?
The effect of Emlevo 100 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?
Emlevo 100 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.
What are the substitutes for Emlevo 100 MG Injection ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Emlevo 100 MG Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Levepsy 100 MG Injection
Cipla Ltd
- Livatira 100 MG Injection
Wockhardt Ltd
- Levilex 100 MG Injection
Abbott India Ltd
- Levexx 100 MG Injection
Zydus Cadila
- Epilive 100 MG Injection
Lupin Ltd
What are the dosage instructions?
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.
How does this medication work?
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.
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