Levit Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Levetiracetam

Indications/Uses

Adjunctive therapy in treatment of partial seizures w/ or w/o secondary generalization. May also be considered as 2nd-line drug in generalized tonic-clonic seizures in myoclonus including juvenile myoclonic epilepsy & for atonic or tonic seizures.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Initially 1 g in 2 divided doses on 1st day, may be increased thereafter in increments of 1 g every 2-4 wk up to max of 3 g daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to levetiracetam or other pyrrolidone derivatives.

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Special Precautions

Gradually w/draw treatment when discontinuing. Assess renal function prior to dose selection in patients w/ severe hepatic impairment. Patients w/ renal impairment may require dose adjustment. Not recommended in women of childbearing potential not using contraception & during pregnancy unless clearly necessary. Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Somnolence, weakness, & dizziness.

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Drug Interactions

Inhibited renal clearance of the primary metabolite w/ probenecid & other medicinal products excreted by active tubular secretion. Slightly reduced rate of absorption w/ food.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Anticonvulsants

ATC Classification

N03AX14 - levetiracetam ; Belongs to the class of other antiepileptics.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Levit FC tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

60's

Levit

levetiracetam

Manufacturer:

Lloyd

Distributor:

InnoGen Pharmaceuticals