What is Levipil?

Levipil 500 Tablet is an anti-epileptic medication used to treat epilepsy seizures (fits). It can be prescribed alone or in combination with other medications to manage seizure activity. By reducing irregular brain electrical activity, Levipil 500 Tablet helps prevent seizures and maintain stability in brain function.

It is essential to continue taking the medication regularly as prescribed to ensure its effectiveness in avoiding seizures. This treatment offers significant relief for individuals with epilepsy, helping them lead more stable and seizure-free lives.

Levipil Uses

Partial-Onset Seizures:

Levipil is commonly used to treat partial-onset seizures in adults and children. It can be used alone or as an add-on therapy to other antiepileptic drugs.

Myoclonic Seizures:

It is effective in managing myoclonic seizures, which are characterized by brief, shock-like jerks of a muscle or a group of muscles, often occurring in conditions like juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.

Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures:

Levipil is also used to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, which involve sudden and severe muscle contractions, loss of consciousness, and convulsions.

Seizure Prevention:

In addition to treating active seizures, Levipil is used for long-term prevention to reduce the frequency and severity of epileptic episodes.

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Levipil Side Effects

Sleepiness
Dizziness
Fatigue
Headache
Decreased appetite
Behavioral changes
Aggressive behavior
Irritation
Agitation
nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
Infection

Levipil Dosage

The dosage will be determined by your medical condition and how you respond to the drug.
Your doctor will decide the best dosage for you.
It's normally prescribed as a long-term treatment. And if you feel good, you can keep taking it for as long as your doctor recommends.
If you stop taking your medication or miss a dose, your condition will worsen.

Missed Dose

If you forget to take any of the doses, take it as soon as you remember.
If the next dose is coming, skip the forgotten dose. Take the next pill.

Overdose

If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, seek medical advice.
Do not take more.

Precautions

Take Levipil during pregnancy only if prescribed by your doctor.
Avoid using Levipil while breastfeeding.
Be cautious of drowsiness; refrain from driving.
Avoid alcohol consumption with Levipil.
Consult your doctor if you have kidney issues or are on hemodialysis.
Inform your doctor of any history of suicidal thoughts or blood disorders.
Inform your doctor about your medical history and current medications.
Be cautious of activities requiring alertness while on Levipil.
Do not stop taking Levipil abruptly without consulting your doctor.

Storage Instructions

Store levipil far away from light and moisture rather keep it at room temperature.
It should be kept out of reach of kids.
Dispose when the tablet expires.

Important information

Levipil 500 Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor, as missed doses can result in seizures.

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Levipil vs Levetiracetam

Levipil	Levetiracetam
Levipil 500 Tablet is an anti-epileptic drug	Levetiracetam belongs to the anticonvulsant class of drugs.
Levipil tablet is used to treat a variety of epileptic seizures, including partial seizures or focal seizures	Seizures are treated with levetiracetam (epilepsy).
Levipil tablet binds a protein involved in the processing of neurotransmitters, slowing irregular nerve cell activity.	The use of levetiracetam can help you have fewer seizures.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the use of Levipil?

Levipil tablet is a Levetiracetam-based anti-epileptic drug. It's used to treat various types of epilepsy, such as seizures and fits.

2. How many years should I take Levipil?

Your doctor will decide the best dosage for you according to your health condition. It's normally prescribed as a long-term treatment. And if you feel good, you can keep taking it for as long as your doctor recommends. Seizures can worsen if you avoid taking them or skip doses.

3. What are fits?

Epilepsy is the most common cause of a seizure in adults, also known as convulsion or fit. Other causes may cause it, such as a head injury, alcohol poisoning, a lack of oxygen after taking some medications, or whether a diabetic has a 'hypo' where their blood glucose is too poor.

4. How to use Levipil tablets?

Follow your doctor's guidance about the dosage and length of this drug. Do not chew it, smash it, or break it. Levipil 500 Tablet can be taken with or without food, but it's best if you take it at the same time every day.

5. How does the Levipil tablet work?

Levipil 500 Tablet is a type of antiepileptic drug. It functions by adhering to unique sites (SV2A) on nerve cell surfaces. This prevents the spread of electrical signals that trigger seizures by suppressing abnormal nerve cell activity in the brain.

6. How do I stop taking Levipil 500?

To stop taking Levipil 500, consult your doctor for proper guidance. Sudden discontinuation can lead to withdrawal symptoms or a recurrence of seizures. Your doctor will likely recommend gradually reducing the dosage over time.

7. What are the side effects of Levipil 500mg Tablets?

Side effects of Levipil 500mg Tablets are headache, cold, dizziness agitation, nausea, feeling angry, loss of appetite and mood swings

8. What is the use of Levipil 250?

Levipil 250 Tablet is an anti-epileptic drug used to treat epilepsy seizures (fits). It can be used alone also or in combination with other medications. It works to avoid seizures as long as you keep taking it.

9. How long does Levipil 500 Tablet take to show its effect?

Since the dosage is gradually increased, Levipil 500 Tablet may take a few weeks to start working properly. It's likely that the seizures will continue before Levipil 500 Tablet fully cures it.

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