Levipil 250 Tablet

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Manufactured By Sun Pharma Laboratories Limited

Composition Levetiracetam 250mg

RS 59.98

MRP RS 70.56

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Information about Levipil 250 Tablet

Description:

Levipil 250mg Tablet belongs to the therapeutic classification of Anticonvulsants. The primary composition for this medicine is Levetiracetam 250 MG.

Uses / Indications:

LeviPil 250 Tablet is used to treat seizures affecting a part of the brain in adults and children (1 month or older with seizures), a sudden increase in muscle tone in adults and children from 12 years with myoclonic epilepsy started in childhood or teen years, seizures involving entire body in adults and children (from 12 years with epilepsy with unknown cause). LeviPil 250 is given as combined therapy in these conditions. This medicine works by reducing abnormal brain excitement. LeviPil 250 is also used to treat seizures affecting a part of the brain as single drug therapy in adults and children from 16 years with seizures.

Interactions / Warnings:

Taking LeviPil 250 Tablet 10's with other anti-epileptic medication can cause severe drowsiness, breathing problems, coma, and death. LeviPil 250 Tablet 10's should be taken with extreme caution in patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse. LeviPil 250 Tablet 10's may affect your ability to drive or operate heavy machinery if taken with alcohol as you may feel dizzy, and you may be unable to concentrate. If you feel excess suicidal thoughts, difficulty concentrating, sleep disturbances, dizziness, or sleepiness, let your doctor know about this. Pregnant or lactating women should consult a doctor before taking it as Category C pregnancy medication. Do not take LeviPil 250 Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its Active ingredients, suffer from lung disease, liver disease, glaucoma, have difficulty in sleeping (sleep apnoea). LeviPil 250 Tablet 10's can cause serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), which can be life-threatening. Please visit the doctor immediately if you have a rash, itching, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or swelling of your hands, face, or mouth while using this medicine.

Side Effects:

Drowsiness, weakness, headache, hostility, fatigue, nervousness, dizziness, personality disorder, irritability, agitation, emotional lability, depression, mood swings, vertigo, anxiety, unsteadiness, seizures, memory loss, confusion, increased reflexes, tingling, aggression and suicidal behavior.

Medicine interaction:

When two or more medicines are taken together, it can change how the medicines work and increase the risk of side-effects. In medical terms, this is called as a Drug Interaction. This page does not contain all the possible interactions of LeviPil 250 Tablet. Share a list of all medicines that you use with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medicines without the approval of your doctor. Laxatives LeviPil 250 Tablet may interact with laxatives (macrogol), which are used to loosen stools and increase bowel movements. Decreased LeviPil 250 efficacy have been seen when the osmotic laxatives macrogol have been used in combination with oral LeviPil 250. Therefore, laxatives should be avoided taking orally for at least one hour before and after taking LeviPil 250. Probenecid There may be an interaction of LeviPil 250 with kidney tubular secretion blocking agent (probenecid), which is used to treat gout and high amount of uric acid. Probenecid (a dose of 500 mg four times daily), has been shown to block the kidney clearance of the primary metabolite except for LeviPil 250. But, the level of this metabolite remains low. Methotrexate LeviPil 250 Tablet interacts with methotrexate, which is used to treat cancer, autoimmune diseases, and medical abortions. The combined use of LeviPil 250 and methotrexate has been seen to reduce methotrexate clearance. Therefore, resulting in raised or prolonged blood methotrexate level to potentially lethal levels. Blood methotrexate and LeviPil 250 levels should be monitored carefully in patients treated with this combination. Food and Alcohol Special instructions need to be followed while taking this medicine along with food and alcohol. The absorption of LeviPil 250 was not changed by food, but the rate of absorption was slightly decreased.