Levexa Dosage & Drug Information

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Levetiracetam

Indications/Uses

Adjunctive treatment of partial onset of seizures w/ or w/o secondary generalisation in patients w/ epilepsy.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Daily dose is administered in 2 equally divided doses. Adult & adolescent ≥16 yr Initially 500 mg twice daily, may be increased up to 1,500 mg twice daily. Dose changes can be made in 500 mg twice daily increments or decrements every 2-4 wk. Patient w/ renal impairment CrCl >80 mL/min 500-1,500 mg twice daily, 50-79 mL/min 500-1,000 mg twice daily, 30-49 mL/min 250-750 mg twice daily, <30 mL/min 250-500 mg twice daily. ESRD patient undergoing dialysis 750 mg loading dose on 1st day, then 500-1,000 mg once daily. Followed by 250-500 mg supplemental dose after dialysis.

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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

Discontinue treatment gradually. Assess renal function prior to dose selection in patients w/ severely impaired hepatic function. May affect ability to drive or operate machinery. Not to be used during pregnancy. Not recommended during breast-feeding.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Somnolence, asthenia & dizziness.

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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

Levexa FC tab 250 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's

Form

Levexa FC tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

2 × 10's

Levexa

levetiracetam

Manufacturer:

Amarox