- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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Last Updated On: May 26, 2024
LEVERA 500MG TAB
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Product Overview
LEVERA 500MG TAB is an anti-epileptic medication used to treat epileptic seizures (fits). It can be taken alone or in conjunction with other medications. It helps to avoid seizures as long as you keep taking it.Levetiracetam is found in LEVERA 500MG TAB and is used to treat epileptic symptoms in combination or alone. It works by slowing down the aberrant signals sent by the brain, which causes seizures. It aids in the suppression of specific brain areas responsible for aberrant activity and the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures. It lowers seizure episodes but does not cure epilepsy.LEVERA 500MG TABworks by reducing aberrant electrical activity in the brain.
Uses
Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures
Benefits
Levera 500 Tablet, an anticonvulsant, treats epilepsy by slowing brain electrical signals that cause seizures. It controls myoclonic, partial-onset, and grand mal seizures, reducing symptoms like confusion, jerking movements, loss of awareness, and anxiety. It helps you perform activities like swimming and driving that might otherwise be unsafe. The medication requires several weeks to become effective, and you may still experience seizures during this period. Continue taking it as prescribed, even if you feel well, to prevent seizures. Do not stop without your doctor's advice.
Side Effect
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Decreased appetite
- Behavioral changes
- Aggressive behavior
- Irritation
- Agitation
- Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
- Infection
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. LEVERA 500MG TABmay be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How It works
LEVERA 500MG TAB is an antiepileptic medication. It works by attaching to specific sites (SV2A) on the surfaces of nerve cells. This suppresses the abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain and prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures.
What if you forget to take?
Safety Advice for LEVERA 500MG TAB
ALCOHOL
You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Levera-500 Tablet 15's to avoid unpleasant side-ef fects like drowsiness, dizziness, or sleepiness. It may also lead to a life-threatening condition like coma if taken with excessive alcohol.
BREAST FEEDING
Levera-500 Tablet 15's passes into the breast milk and may affect the health of the baby. So, keep your doctor informed if you're planning to breastfeed while on this medication.
DRIVING
Levera-500 Tablet 15's usually causes dizziness, drowsiness, and visual disturbances, which may affect the Leverair ability to drive or operate machinery. So, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel sleepy or dizzy after taking Levera-500 Tablet 15's. Tell your doctor if you get these types of side effects.
KIDNEY AND LIVER.
Levera-500 Tablet 15's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. Levera-500 Tablet 15's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disorders. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. Do not give Levera-500 Tablet 15's to dialysis patients and kidney failure patients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the use of Levera 500 Tablet cause sleepiness?
Yes, Levera 500 Tablet can make you feel sleepy. Therefore, during the initial phase of treatment, avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights, or participating in potentially dangerous activities until you know how this medicine affects you.
What will happen if I am using Levera-500 Tablet 15's for long term?
Levera-500 Tablet 15's is prescribed for the long term when used for epilepsy. So, if Levera-500 Tablet 15's is prescribed for more than 4 weeks, your doctor may reduce the dose before stopping it completely to prevent withdrawal symptoms.
Will the use of Levera 500 Tablet affect my fertility?
Levera 500 Tablet is not known to affect fertility in males or females. However, talk to your doctor if you are facing fertility issues during the treatment with this medicine.