Levipil 750 Tablet

Product introduction

Levipil 750 Tablet is an anti-epileptic medicine used to treat seizures (fits) in epilepsy. It can be used alone or along with other medicines. It helps to prevent seizures for as long as you continue to take it.

Levipil 750 Tablet suppresses the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. You can take it with or without food but try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Your doctor will advise the right dose for you. It is generally advised as a long-term treatment. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well. If you stop or miss doses, your seizures could get worse.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, irritation, sleepiness, behavior changes, aggressive behavior, and decreased appetite. Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. Most of these side effects do not need medical attention, but some of them can be serious. A small number of people being treated with this medicine have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves. Contact your doctor if your mood changes for the worse.

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, depression, or suicidal thoughts and if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor may suggest regular blood tests to monitor your kidney function while taking this medicine.

Uses of Levipil Tablet

• Epilepsy
• Treatment of seizures

Benefits of Levipil Tablet

In Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures
Levipil 750 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants (or anti-epileptics). It works by slowing down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures. This medicine can be used to control various types of seizures—myoclonic, partial-onset, and primary generalized tonic-clonic (grand mal).

It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. The medicine may allow you to do activities that you would otherwise be restricted from, such as swimming and driving. It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work because the dose has to be increased slowly, and during this time you may still have seizures. You should continue taking it even if you feel well and are not having seizures. Missing doses may trigger a seizure. Do not stop using this medicine until your doctor advises you.

Side effects of Levipil Tablet

Most side effects do not require medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.

Common side effects

• Sleepiness
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Decreased appetite
• Behavioral changes
• Aggressive behavior
• Irritation
• Agitation
• Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
• Infection
• Convulsion
• Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of throat and nasal passages)
• Nausea
• Tremors
• Vertigo
• Lethargy

How to use Levipil Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Levipil 750 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Levipil Tablet works

Levipil 750 Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It works by attaching to specific sites (SV2A) on the surfaces of nerve cells. This suppresses abnormal nerve cell activity in the brain and prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures.

Safety advice

• Alcohol: Unsafe. It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Levipil 750 Tablet.
• Pregnancy: Safe if prescribed. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
• Breastfeeding: Safe if prescribed. Limited human data suggests the drug does not represent significant risk. Monitor the baby for sleepiness and adequate weight gain.
• Driving: Unsafe. Levipil 750 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Avoid driving if these symptoms occur.
• Kidney: Use with caution. Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor.
• Liver: Safe if prescribed. Limited data suggests dose adjustment may not be needed, but in severe liver disease, a lower dose may be recommended.

What if you forget to take Levipil Tablet?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.