Levesam 500 Tablet- 15
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Manufactured By Abbott
Composition Levetiracetam (500mg)
Package Size ( 15 Tablet in a strip )
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Levesam 500 Eazy Glide Tablet is an anti-epileptic medicine used to treat seizures (fits) in epilepsy. It can be used alone or along with other medicines. It helps to prevent seizures for as long as you continue to take it.
Levesam 500 Eazy Glide Tablet suppresses the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. You can take it with or without food but try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Your doctor will advise the right dose for you. It is generally advised as a long-term treatment. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well. If you stop or miss doses your seizures could get worse.
Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, irritation, sleepiness, behavior changes, aggressive behavior, and decreased appetite. Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. Most of these side effects do not need medical attention, but some of them can be serious. A small number of people being treated with this medicine have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves. Contact your doctor if your mood changes for the worse.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, depression, or suicidal thoughts and if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor may suggest regular blood tests to monitor your kidney function while taking this medicine.
BENEFITS OF LEVESAM TABLET
In Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures
Levesam 500 Eazy Glide Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants (or anti-epileptics). It works by slowing down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits). This medicine can be used to control various types of seizures—myoclonic, partial-onset, and primary generalized tonic-clonic (or grand mal). It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. The medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures. You should continue taking it even if you feel well and are not having any seizures. Missing doses may trigger a seizure. Do not stop using this medicine until your doctor advises you.
SIDE EFFECTS OF LEVESAM TABLET
Common side effects of Levesam
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Decreased appetite
- Behavioral changes
- Aggressive behavior
- Irritation
- Agitation
- Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
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Interactions / Warnings:
Levesam 500mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
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Faq for medicine:
A: Levesam belongs to a class of medication called antiepileptics (medicines used to treat seizures/epilepsy). It is mainly used for epilepsy form in which the seizure (fit) initially affect one side of the brain but can extend to larger areas on both sides of the brain. This can also be used as an add on drug in other types of seizures with other antiepileptic drugs.
Q: Does Levesam contain paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
A: No, Levesam does not contain paracetamol (acetaminophen).
Q: Is Levesam an enzyme inducer?
A: No, Levesam is not an enzyme inducer. Some studies do report that Levesam has enzyme-inducing property to some extent. Please consult your doctor before taking Levesam with other medicines as it may decrease the efficacy of other medicines taken along with.
Q: Can I take ibuprofen or paracetamol with Levesam?
A: There are no known drug-drug interactions between Levesam and paracetamol/ ibuprofen. But doctor's advice should be followed about taking both the medications together.
Q: Does Levesam get you high?
A: No, Levesam does not get you high.
Q: Does Levesam cause hair loss?
A: Hair loss has been reported as a rare side effect of Levesam. It is reversible if the medicine is stopped. Please consult your doctor if you experience hair fall while you are taking Levesam.
Q: Can Levesam cause anxiety?
A: Anxiety is a commonly reported side effect of Levesam. Please consult your doctor if you experience anxiety which could be either new onset or there is worsening of anxiety while you are taking Levesam.
Q: Can Levesam cause weight gain?
A: Weight gain has been reported as a side effect with Levesam but this is not a very common side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you experience weight gain while taking Levesam.
Q: Does Levesam cause memory loss?
A: Memory impairment has been reported as an uncommon side effect with Levesam. Please consult your doctor if you experience this symptom while you are taking Levesam
Q: Does Levesam cause dizziness?
A: Dizziness is one of the most frequently reported side effects of Levesam.
Q: Does Levesam cause constipation?
A: Constipation has been reported by a few patients taking Levesam but it is not a very common side effect.
Q: Can the use of Levesam cause an increase in blood pressure?
A: High blood pressure has not been reported in patients taking Levesam. However, please consult your doctor if experience this problem.
Q: Is Levesam a psychotropic medication?
A: No, Levesam is not a psychotropic medication. Levesam belongs to a group of medicines used for the management of seizures or epilepsy.
Q: Is Levesam a steroid?
A: No, Levesam is not a steroid. Levesam belongs to a group of medicines used for the management of seizures or epilepsy.
Q: Is Levesam a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAO-I)?
A: No, Levesam is not a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAO-I). Levesam belongs to a group of medicines used for the management of seizures or epilepsy.
Q: Is Levesam a benzodiazepine?
A: No, Levesam is not a benzodiazepine. Levesam belongs to a group of medicines used for the management of seizures or epilepsy.
Q: Can I take Levesam with ibuprofen?
A: No, interaction has been reported between Levesam and ibuprofen. However, this does not mean that the interactions do not occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Levesam with paracetamol?
A: Minor interaction can occur between Levesam and paracetamol as Levesam can induce the metabolism of paracetamol and there could be an increase in metabolites of paracetamol which are hepatotoxic (toxic to the liver). Please consult your physician before taking the two medicines together.
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