Levetiracetam Injection

Levetiracetam Injection comes under the branding Levitam. The medication refers to a combination called anti-convulsant, essentially used to treat seizures because of epilepsy. Levetiracetam Injection contains Levetiracetam, used in groups or alone for treating symptoms of epilepsy works by slowing down the unusual signal that the brain gives, leading to episodes of seizures.  Epilepsy is a chronic condition where the patients have repeated fits (convulsions).

Levetiracetam Injection is used for the epilepsy form in which the fits affect only one side of the human brain but could extend to bigger areas on both sides of the brain. The composition supports by suppressing specific brain sites responsible for abnormal activity and prevents the layout of electrical signals that are due to seizures. It decreases the episodes of seizures but does not cure epilepsy.

Medical Benefits

• Used in combination or alone for treating symptoms of epilepsy.
• 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.
• Prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures.
• It reduces the episodes of seizures but does not cure epilepsy.

Directions for Use

• Injections should be administered by a healthcare professional.
• Do not self-administer.

• Gently squeeze the skin with one hand and quickly
• Insert the needle straight into the muscle.
• Pull back the plunger; if blood is seen in the syringe, remove the needle from the skin.
• Change the needle to a clean one of the same size.
• It is alright to use the drug already in the syringe.
• Inject the drug slowly.

Storage

• Store in a cool place
• Store in a dry place
• Stay away from sunlight

Side Effects

• Daytime drowsiness
• Disturbed sleep
• General weakness
• Unexplained infections
• Light-headedness
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness

Precautions

Discuss the following health conditions with your healthcare professional before taking this medication.

• Allergies
• Diabetes
• Liver / Kidney Problems
• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Levetiracetam Injection affect my fertility?

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

Can patients stop taking Levetiracetam Injections if they feel better?

Even if you feel better, you should not stop the formulation without consulting your doctor as this might increase the episodes of seizures.