Levepsy 100 MG Injection

Levepsy 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. Levepsy 100 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 Levepsy 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. Levepsy 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.

Levepsy 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.

• Epilepsy

  Levepsy 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.

• Seizures

  Levepsy 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.

• Allergy

  Do not take if you are allergic to Levepsy 100 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 Levepsy 100 MG Injection lasts for approx 18-24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of Levepsy 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?

  Levepsy 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.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Levepsy 100 MG Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Levipil 100 MG Injection

  Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd

• Levexx 100 MG Injection

  Zydus Cadila

• Levtam 100 MG Injection

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Lev 100 MG Injection

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Levecad 100 MG Injection

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• 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.