Levetiracetam
लेवेटीरेसेटम
What it is
Levetiracetam is a medicine used to treat certain types of seizures. It requires a prescription in India.
What it is used for
Levetiracetam is used to treat partial-onset seizures in patients 1 month of age and older, myoclonic seizures in patients 12 years of age and older with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in patients 6 years of age and older with idiopathic generalized epilepsy.
- Partial-onset seizures
- Myoclonic seizures
- Primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures
How it works
Levetiracetam works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain, which helps to control seizures. It acts on specific proteins in the brain to stabilize electrical activity and prevent seizures from occurring.
How it is sold in India
In India Levetiracetam comes as tablets, injection, syrup and infusion (drip).
Common side effects
Most people have no side effects or only mild ones. Common side effects of levetiracetam include dizziness and drowsiness. More serious side effects like unusual changes in behavior or mood, and suicidal thoughts or behavior, are rare but possible.
See a doctor straight away if
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe dizziness or drowsiness, unusual changes in behavior or mood, suicidal thoughts or behavior, or new or worsening symptoms. If you suspect an overdose, go to the nearest hospital immediately.
Who should not take it
Do not take levetiracetam if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, depression, mood problems, or suicidal thoughts or behavior. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Levetiracetam may make you dizzy or drowsy; do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
Questions people ask
Is it safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Consult your doctor before taking levetiracetam if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
Is it safe if I have liver or kidney trouble?
Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease before taking levetiracetam.
What happens if I take too much?
If you suspect an overdose, go to the nearest hospital immediately.
Does it make you sleepy?
Levetiracetam may cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
Brand names
543 medicines sold in India contain Levetiracetam.
Brands sold in India include Levipil, Levepsy, Levera, Levtam, Levenue, Epilive, Levesam, Levexx. Whichever name is on the strip, the medicine inside is the one described on this page.
Where this comes from
We do not publish doses. How much to take depends on your age, weight and other conditions — ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This page is general information, not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for seeing a doctor. It carries no dosage and no prices.