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Composition:
LEVETIRACETAM-500MG
Uses:
Keppra 500 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of epilepsy/seizures. The detailed uses of Keppra 500 mg Tablet are as follows:<br/>• Management of Epilepsy: Keppra 500 mg Tablet is frequently administered to treat different kinds of seizures linked to epilepsy in both children and adults.<br/>• Partial-onset seizures can be effectively controlled with this medication, which helps to lessen the frequency and intensity of these seizures.<br/>• Adjunct Therapy: To improve seizure control, Keppra 500 mg Tablet can be taken in conjunction with other anti-epileptic medications.<br/>• Control of Status Epilepticus: To help stabilise the patient in an emergency, Keppra 500 mg Tablet may be used as part of the status epilepticus management regimen.
Medicinal Benefits:
Keppra 500 mg Tablet contains Levetiracetam, used in combination or alone for treating symptoms of epilepsy. It works by slowing down the abnormal signals that the brain gives, leading to episodes of seizures. It helps by suppressing specific brain sites responsible for abnormal activity and prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures. It reduces the episodes of seizures but does not cure epilepsy.
Keppra 500 mg Tablet is used to treat seizures (fits) due to epilepsy.
Keppra 500 mg Tablet works by slowing down the abnormal signals in the brain which cause episodes of seizures.
There is no clinical evidence that Keppra 500 mg Tablet affects fertility in either men or women. But, if you are trying to get pregnant, consult your doctor.
Do not stop taking Keppra 500 mg Tablet until instructed by your doctor. You may get side effects like confusion, depression, nervousness, sweating, and diarrhea. Your doctor may lower the dose of Keppra 500 mg Tablet if using it for more than 2-4 weeks of treatment to reduce side effects.
Keppra 500 mg Tablet is prescribed for the long term when used for epilepsy. So, if Keppra 500 mg Tablet is prescribed for more than 4 weeks, your doctor may reduce the dose before stopping it completely to prevent withdrawal symptoms.
Yes, if you feel unexpected puberty or slowing in growth, please consult your doctor and do as your doctor advises.
No, even if you feel better, you should not stop the medication without consulting your doctor as this might increase the episodes of seizures.
Caffeine is a stimulant that may reduce the calming effects of Keppra 500 mg Tablet . So, it is advisable to avoid caffeine intakes like coffee, tea, cola, or chocolate containing caffeine.
Yes, Keppra 500 mg Tablet may cause weight gain as an uncommon side effect. Follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.
Keppra 500 mg Tablet might take a few weeks to begin working. You may still have seizures during this time.
Keppra 500 mg Tablet should be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. The duration of treatment depends on your condition and response to the treatment.
Keppra 500 mg Tablet does not cause addiction as it is not a habit-forming medicine.
An overdose of Keppra 500 mg Tablet may cause sleepiness, aggression, agitation, decreased alertness, breathing problems, and coma. Consult the doctor if you have exceeded the recommended dose of Keppra 500 mg Tablet .
Keppra 500 mg Tablet should be discontinued gradually to prevent an increase in seizures. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns, the doctor will recommend gradual withdrawal of Keppra 500 mg Tablet .
Yes, Keppra 500 mg Tablet may cause sleepiness as a side effect. Therefore, avoid driving, operating heavy machinery or doing any activities that require alertness unless you know how this medicine affects you.