Lepsytam 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 16.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 480.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 160.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levetiracetam |
| Company | Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Monotherapy for partial-onset seizures
- Adjunctive therapy for partial-onset seizures
- Adjunctive therapy for myoclonic seizures
- Adjunctive therapy for primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures
Description
Mechanism of action is unknown, inhibits burst firing without affecting normal neuronal excitability
Dosage
- Recommended starting dose for adults and adolescents
- Recommended starting dose for adults and adolescents weighing 50 kg or more
- Pediatric dosage and formulation recommendations
Administration
Oral administration, divided doses
Interaction
- Antiepileptic medicinal products
- Probenecid
- Methotrexate
- Laxatives
- Food and alcohol
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or pyrrolidone derivatives
Side Effects
- Common adverse reactions in adult patients
- Common adverse reactions in pediatric patients
Pregnancy & Lactation
Not recommended during pregnancy, excreted in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Renal impairment
- Acute kidney injury
- Blood cell counts
- Suicidal ideation and behavior
- Impact on pediatric population
Use in Special Populations
- Elderly (65 years and older)
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Overdose Effects
- Somnolence
- Agitation
- Respiratory depression
- Coma
- Haemodialysis as a treatment
Therapeutic Class
Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
Storage Conditions
Store at a cool temperature (not exceeding 25°C) and dry place, protected from light