Levetiracetam Oral Solution

Levetiracetam Oral Solution comes with the brand name “Levitam” and belongs to the “anti-convulsant” group of medications that are used in treating seizures (fits) due to epilepsy. It is an achronic condition where the patients have to repeat fits (convulsions). This solution is also used for epilepsy for n which the fits affect only one side of the brain but could extend to larger areas on both sides of the brain.

Levetiracetam Oral Solution consists of Levetiracetam which is used in combination or alone for treating symptoms related to epilepsy. It works by showing down the abnormal signals that the brain gives, leading to episodes of seizures. It also helps by suppressing specific brain sites responsible for abnormal activity and prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures. It helps in reducing the episodes of seizures but does not cure epilepsy.

Medical Benefits

• It works by slowing down the abnormal signals that the brain gives, leading to episodes of seizures.
• It helps by suppressing specific brain sites responsible for abnormal activity and prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures.
• It reduces the episodes of seizures but does not cure epilepsy.

Directions For Use

• Shake the pack well before using this syrup.
• Take Levetiracetam Oral Solution with the help of a measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper that is provided with the pack.
• Check the label for directions and take it with or without food in doses as prescribed by the doctor with the help of a measuring cup.

Storage

• Keep it away from sunlight.
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store in a cool and dry place.

Precautions

• This medicine may interact with antianxiety or antiepileptic medicines (carbamazepine, fluvoxamine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone), anti-HIV drugs (amprenavir, ritonavir), etc.
• You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with this composition to avoid unpleasant side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, or sleepiness.
• Levetiracetam Oral Solution is a Category C risk pregnancy drug that is considered unsafe for pregnant women.
• The effectiveness of this solution is affected in haemodialysis (when kidneys are not naturally able to perform a function), and anaemia (low haemoglobin level). Consult a doctor before taking this medication.

Side Effects

• Daytime drowsiness
• Disturbed sleep
• Light-headedness
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is it safe to drive while taking this medicine?

If the intake of this solution makes you feel sleepy or dizzy, do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery. Let your doctor know if you feel such symptoms after taking this medicine.

Will this composition affect my fertility?

There is no clinical evidence that it affects fertility in either men or women. But, if you are trying to get pregnant, consult your doctor.

What would happen if I suddenly stopped taking this medicine?

Do not stop taking it until instructed by your doctor. You may get side effects like confusion, depression, nervousness, sweating, and diarrhoea. Your doctor may lower the dose of this solution if using it for more than 2-4 weeks of treatment to reduce side effects.

What will happen if I am using this medicine for the long term?

It is prescribed for the long term when used for epilepsy. So, if this solution is prescribed for more than 4 weeks, your doctor may reduce the dose before stopping it completely to prevent withdrawal symptoms.

Can it cause unexpected puberty or retarded growth?

Yes, if you feel unexpected puberty or a slowing in growth, please consult your doctor and do as your doctor advises.

Can I stop taking this medicine if I feel better?

No, even if you feel better, you should not stop the medication without consulting your doctor as this might increase the episodes of seizures.