Levesam 500mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Levesam 500 Tablet is a medication that is used to treat epileptic seizures (fits). It is an anti-epileptic drug that can be used alone or in combination with other medications. It works by reducing abnormal electrical activity in the brain and helps in preventing seizures as long as you continue taking it.

You can take Levesam 500 Tablet with or without food, but it is recommended to take it at the same time every day for the best results. The dosage will be determined by your condition and how well you respond to the medication. Your doctor will recommend the appropriate dose for you, and usually, it is prescribed as a long-term treatment.

Even if you feel fine, it is essential to keep taking this medication for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Some of the most common side effects of Levesam 500 Tablet include headache, irritation, sleepiness, behavioural changes, aggressive behaviour, and decreased appetite. Side effects are more common in the first few weeks and usually diminish as your body adjusts to the medication.

Most of these side effects do not require medical attention. However, some of them can be severe. A small number of people who have been treated with this medication have reported suicidal or suicidal thoughts.

If you experience any such symptoms, consult your doctor immediately. If you have kidney problems, depression, or suicidal thoughts, or if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, you should consult your doctor before taking this medication.

Dosage

Overdose

Overdose of Levesam 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 Levesam 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?

Levesam 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
• Levesam Tablet should not be chewed, crushed, or broken
• Levesam Tablet can be taken with or without food
• Take it at the same time every day

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Levesam Tablet during pregnancy?

Your doctor might prescribe Levesam 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 Levesam Tablet while breastfeeding?

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

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

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Levesam Tablet?

No, do not use consume alcohol with Levesam 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 Levesam 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 Levesam 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 Levesam Tablet out of children's sight and reach
• Do not use Levesam Tablet after expiry date
• Store at 25 degrees Celsius

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I use Levesam Tablet if I have liver problems?

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

Can I use other brand instead of Levesam 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.