Keppra 750mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Keppra Tablet contains Levetiracetam. It is used to treat epilepsy (fits). It can be used on its own or in combination with other medications.

It works to prevent seizures as long as you keep taking it. This medicine should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed. Before starting this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.

Dosage

Overdose

Overdose of Keppra Tablet may cause sleepiness, irritability, hostility, decreased awareness, respiratory inhibition, and coma. If you took more Tablets than you should have, see your doctor. Your doctor will choose the appropriate course of action in the event of an overdose.

Missed a Dose

Take Keppra Tablet as soon as you remember if you miss a dose. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missing dose and return to your regular schedule. Do not take two doses.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Keppra Tablet is used to treat epilepsy. It works by attaching to certain sites (SV2A) on nerve cell surfaces. This stops the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures by suppressing aberrant nerve cell activity in the brain.

Directions for Use

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and duration of this medication
• Take the Tablet all in at once
• Keppra Tablet should not be chewed, crushed, or broken
• Keppra Tablet can be taken with or without food
• Take it at the same time every day

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Keppra Tablet during pregnancy?

Your doctor might prescribe Keppra Tablet after a careful assessment if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant. However, you must not consume this without consulting a doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Keppra Tablet while breastfeeding?

Levetiracetam is excreted in human milk. Because Keppra Tablet have the potential to produce major adverse effects in nursing infants, you must not take this Tablet while you breast feed.

Driving

Can I drive if I have taken Keppra Tablet?

You should not drive as Keppra Tablet can make you feel sleepy.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Keppra Tablet?

No, do not use consume alcohol with Keppra Tablet.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have kidney problems
• You have signs and symptoms of depression
• You or your family has a history of irregular heartbeats
• You have suicidal thoughts
• Your epilepsy worsens

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to any ingredient of Keppra Tablets

Side effects

• Sleepiness
• Lack of energy
• Infection
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Aggression
• Nasal congestion
• Decreased appetite
• Irritability

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Keppra Tablet works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• It has been observed that taking levetiracetam and methotrexate together reduces methotrexate clearance, resulting in higher/longer blood methotrexate concentrations that are potentially hazardous.
• Co-administration of levetiracetam and a laxative called macrogol may decrease the efficacy of levetiracetam. Hence, use macrogol one hour before or after using levetiracetam.

Storage and disposal

• Keep Keppra Tablet out of children's sight and reach
• Do not use Keppra Tablet after expiry date
• Store at 25 degrees Celsius

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I use Keppra Tablet if I have liver problems?

You can use Keppra Tablet during liver problems if your doctor has prescribed it.

Can I use other brand instead of Keppra Tablet?

No, stick to the same brand as the dose of the medicine may differ among different brands. There are substitutes available; however, you should consult a doctor first.