Levipil 500 Tablet

Levipil 500 is a medication used to control seizures in people with epilepsy. It works by reducing abnormal brain activity. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor, at the same time each day, with or without food.

This medication is typically used long-term, and it's crucial to continue taking it as directed to prevent seizures. Common side effects, such as dizziness, headaches, and fatigue, may occur, especially at the beginning of treatment, but often improve over time. Some side effects may require medical attention.

Dosage

Overdose

Overdose of Levipil 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 Levipil 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?

Levipil Tablet 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

• Take Levipil Tablet in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it whole. Don't crush or break it. Levipil Tablet can be taken with or without food, but it's recommended to take it at a specific time.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Levipil Tablet during pregnancy?

Your doctor might prescribe Levipil 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 Levipil Tablet while breastfeeding?

Levetiracetam is excreted in human milk. Because Levipil 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 Levipil Tablet?

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

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Levipil Tablet?

No, do not use consume alcohol with Levipil 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

• If you are allergic to Levetiracetam or any ingredients of Levipil Tablet.
• If you have kidney-related problems.
• If you have a history of brain-related abnormal behaviours such as hallucinations or suicidal thoughts.
• If you have a psychiatric disorder such as depression, loss of reality and personality.
• If you have an abnormal blood cell count.

Side effects

• Headache
• Cold
• Dizziness
• Agitation
• Nausea
• Feeling angry
• Loss of appetite
• Mood swings
• Weakness

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• 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.

Interactions with food items

Levipil can be taken with or without food.

Storage and disposal

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I use Levipil Tablet if I have liver problems?

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

Will using Levipil Tablet affect my fertility?

Levipil Tablet has no known effect on male or female fertility. However, if you are experiencing fertility concerns while taking this medication, consult your doctor.

Can I stop taking Levipil Tablet on my own?

Levipil Tablet is a medication that assists individuals with epilepsy in managing their seizures. It is recommended for long-term use as it supports patients in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Suddenly stopping Levipil Tablet could lead to seizures and worsen the patient's condition. Therefore, it is crucial to consult your doctor before discontinuing the prescription.