Levipil Vial Of 5ml Injection
Levipil 100 MG Description
Levipil injection is an antiepileptic medicine. It is used to treat epilepsy or convulsions. It contains levetiracetam as its active ingredient. Epilepsy is a condition of brain-related disorder char
acterized by abnormal brain activity causing fits or periods of unusual behavior, feeling fuzzy, anxiety, and loss of consciousness. Levipil injection is also used to control and prevent fits or seizures during and after brain surgery. Levipil injection will be given to you in the hospital or clinic by a doctor or nurse as an injection. You should avoid self-injecting this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Also inform about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from, before starting the treatment.
Product Summary
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Contains | Levetiracetam(100.0 Mg) |
Uses | Fits or epilepsy |
Side effects | Nose infection, headache, sleepiness, dizziness, lack of energy |
Therapy | ANTI-EPILEPTIC |
Uses of Levipil 100 MG
- Levipil injection is used to treat and prevent various types of seizures in adults and children.
- It is also used for controlling and preventing fits or seizures during and after brain surgery.
Contraindications of Levipil 100 MG
- If you are allergic to levetiracetam and any other ingredient of Levipil injection.
- If you are less than 16 years of age.
Side effects of Levipil 100 MG
- Nose infection
- Headache
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Lack of energy
Precautions and Warnings of Levipil 100 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
- Levipil injection is not recommended to a nursing mother as it passes into the breastmilk. However, the doctor may prescribe this medicine to a nursing mother after assessing the need and the risk.
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have kidney-related problems.
- You have suicidal thoughts of harming or killing yourself.
Mode of Action of Levipil 100 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Levipil 100 MG
- Levipil injection will be given to you in the hospital by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject this medicine.
- Follow any instructions suggested by the doctor or nurse during the procedure or for aftercare.
Interactions of Levipil 100 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Sometimes Levipil injection may affect the way other medicines work and other medicines may affect how Levipil injection works if taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
- Especially, if you are taking anti-cancer medicines like methotrexate.
Storage and disposal of Levipil 100 MG
- Store Levipil injection at a temperature below 30°C.
- Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Levipil 100 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Levipil injection used for?
Q: What should I do if there are side effects with Levipil injection?
- Inform your doctor or tell your concerns to your community pharmacists, so that side effects do not turn worse.
Q: What are the most frequent adverse reactions of Levipil injection?
- Inflammation of the nose and pharynx
- Sleepiness
- Tiredness
- Giddiness
Q: Can Levipil injection be given to children less than 16 years?
Q: What are the seizures? How long does a seizure usually last?
Q: How will Levipil injection be given to me?
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