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Levexx Syrup 100 ml, Pack of 1 SYRUP
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Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Levexx Syrup is used to treat seizures (fits) due to epilepsy. It is used for the epilepsy form in which the fits affect only one side of the brain, but could extend to larger areas on both sides of the brain. It contains Levetiracetam, which works by slowing down the abnormal brain signals that cause seizures. It helps by suppressing specific brain sites responsible for abnormal activity and prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures. In some cases, you may experience side effects such as daytime drowsiness, disturbed sleep, light-headedness, dizziness, sleepiness, general weakness, and unexplained infections. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

LEVETIRACETAM-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Zydus Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Levexx Syrup

Levexx Syrup is used to treat seizures (fits) due to epilepsy. Epilepsy is a chronic condition where patients have repeated fits (convulsions). Levexx Syrup is used for the epilepsy form in which the fits affect only one side of the brain, but could extend to larger areas on both sides of the brain.

Levexx Syrup contains Levetiracetam, which works by slowing down the abnormal signals in the brain that cause 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.

Take Levexx Syrup as prescribed. Your doctor will decide how often you should take Levexx Syrup based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience daytime drowsiness, disturbed sleep, light-headedness, dizziness, sleepiness, general weakness, and unexplained infections. Most of the side effects of Levexx Syrup do not require medical attention and usually resolve on their own over time. However, if the side effects persist, contact your doctor.

Inform the doctor if you have kidney disease, lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), difficulty in sleeping (sleep apnoea), severe liver disease, or a problem with alcohol or other prescription drugs. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Levexx Syrup affects you, as its intake may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Suddenly stopping Levexx Syrup can cause withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, increased heart rate, tremors, or a general unwell feeling. Suicidal thoughts or actions can be caused in some patients taking Levexx Syrup , so pay attention to any sudden change in mood swings, behaviour, or feeling.

Uses of Levexx Syrup

Levexx Syrup is used in the treatment of epilepsy/seizures. The detailed uses of Levexx Syrup are as follows:
• Management of Epilepsy: Levexx Syrup is frequently administered to treat different kinds of seizures linked to epilepsy in both children and adults.
• Partial-onset seizures can be effectively controlled with this medication, which helps to lessen the frequency and intensity of these seizures.
• Adjunct Therapy: To improve seizure control, Levexx Syrup can be taken in conjunction with other anti-epileptic medications.

Directions for Use

  • Levexx Syrup can be taken with or without food, usually twice a day.
  • Use this medicine as directed by your doctor.
  • Read the labelled instructions carefully before using it.
  • It is suggested to take Levexx Syrup at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.
  • Take the prescribed dose using the measuring cup, dosing syringe, or dropper provided in the pack.
  • Shake the bottle well before each use.

Medicinal Benefits

Levexx Syrup 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.

How Levexx Syrup Works

Levexx Syrup contains Levetiracetam, which works by slowing down the abnormal brain signals that cause 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Levexx Syrup 100 ml
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
  • Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
  • Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
  • Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
  • Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use a hand sanitizer to prevent the spread of infections.
  • Wear masks, gloves and other protective clothing.
  • Cover sneezes and coughs with a medical mask or tissue or your elbow.
  • Take vaccinations to enhance your immunity to specific diseases.
  • Clean your utensils, linen and surfaces regularly.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Cough:
  • Tell your doctor about the cough symptoms you're experiencing, which may be triggered by your medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication, adding new medications, or providing guidance on managing your cough symptoms.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, such as water, tea, or soup, to help thin out mucus and soothe your throat.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your cough persists or worsens, consult your doctor for further guidance.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.

What if I have taken an overdose of Levexx Syrup

Please do not take more than the prescribed dose of Levexx Syrup as it may cause an overdose. The symptoms of overdose include agitation, excessive sleepiness, aggression, and a depressed level of consciousness. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Taking Levexx Syrup with other anti-epileptic medications can cause severe drowsiness, breathing problems, coma, and death. Levexx Syrup should be taken with extreme caution in patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse. Levexx Syrup may affect your ability to drive or operate heavy machinery if taken with alcohol, as you may feel dizzy, and you may be unable to concentrate. If you think you have suicidal thoughts, difficulty concentrating, sleep disturbances, dizziness, or sleepiness, let your doctor know about this. Pregnant or lactating women should consult a doctor before taking it as a Category C pregnancy medication. Do not take Levexx Syrup if you are allergic to any of its active ingredients, suffer from lung disease, liver disease, glaucoma, or have difficulty sleeping (sleep apnoea). Levexx Syrup can cause severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), which can be life-threatening. Please visit a doctor immediately if you experience a rash, itching, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or swelling in your hands, face, or mouth while using this medicine.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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LevetiracetamBuprenorphine
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LevetiracetamKetamine
Severe

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LevetiracetamBuprenorphine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Levexx Syrup 100 ml:
Using buprenorphine together with Levexx Syrup 100 ml can cause central nervous system depression (a physiological state that can result in a decreased rate of breathing, decreased heart rate, and loss of consciousness).

How to manage the interaction:
Concomitant administration of Levexx Syrup 100 ml alongside buprenorphine can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not exceed the doses, frequency, or duration of usage advised by a doctor. You should avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LevetiracetamKetamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Levexx Syrup 100 ml:
Using ketamine together with Levexx Syrup 100 ml may increase side effects (dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, excessive sedation, and respiratory depression).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Ketamine and Levexx Syrup 100 ml, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LevetiracetamSodium oxybate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Levexx Syrup 100 ml:
Using sodium oxybate together with Levexx Syrup 100 ml may increase side effects (drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, confusion, depression, low blood pressure, slow or shallow breathing, and impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Levexx Syrup 100 ml with Sodium oxybate together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LevetiracetamDeferiprone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Levexx Syrup 100 ml:
Coadministration of deferiprone with Levexx Syrup 100 ml can increase the toxicity of the other.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Levexx Syrup 100 ml with Deferiprone together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Engage in regular exercise, which can help lower anxiety by releasing endorphins and improving your sleep and self-esteem.
  • Find humour in your daily life. Try to watch light-hearted shows to help relieve stress.
  • You can try increasing your mindfulness by including yoga, meditation, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
  • Drink enough water to stay hydrated, and limit or avoid alcohol and caffeine to relieve anxiety.
  • Include a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. This is a healthier option than eating a lot of simple carbohydrates found in processed foods.
  • Reduce your intake of alcohol, caffeine, added sugar, salt, and fat. Especially trans-fat may also help reduce inflammation.
  • You can include antioxidants in your daily diet, such as ashwagandha, omega-3 fatty acids, green tea, and lemon balm.
  • Try to spend time with your friends and family. Having a strong social network may help you lower your risk of anxiety.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTICONVULSANT

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Levexx Syrup to avoid unpleasant side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, or sleepiness. It may also lead to a life-threatening condition like coma if taken with excessive alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Levexx Syrup is a Category C risk pregnancy drug that is considered unsafe for pregnant women. Levexx Syrup can have some harmful effects on the baby (fetus), so your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Levexx Syrup passes into breast milk and may affect the baby's health. So, keep your doctor informed if you're planning to breastfeed while on this medication.

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Driving

Unsafe

Levexx Syrup usually causes dizziness, drowsiness, and visual disturbances, which may affect their ability to drive or operate machinery. So, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel sleepy or dizzy after taking Levexx Syrup . Tell your doctor if you experience any of these side effects.

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Liver

Caution

Levexx Syrup to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Levexx Syrup to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disorders. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. Do not give Levexx Syrup to dialysis patients and kidney failure patients.

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Children

Caution

Levexx Syrup should be used with caution in children if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any concerns regarding the use of Levexx Syrup for children, please consult a doctor.

Have a query?

FAQs

Levexx Syrup is used to treat seizures (fits) due to epilepsy.

Levexx Syrup works by slowing down the abnormal signals in the brain which cause episodes of seizures.

There is no clinical evidence that Levexx Syrup affects fertility in either men or women. But, if you are trying to get pregnant, consult your doctor.

Do not stop taking Levexx Syrup until instructed by your doctor. You may get side effects like confusion, depression, nervousness, sweating, and diarrhea. Your doctor may lower the dose of Levexx Syrup if using it for more than 2-4 weeks of treatment to reduce side effects.

Levexx Syrup is prescribed for the long term when used for epilepsy. So, if Levexx Syrup is prescribed for more than 4 weeks, your doctor may reduce the dose before stopping it completely to prevent withdrawal symptoms.

Yes, if you experience unexpected puberty or a slowing of growth, please consult your doctor and follow their advice.

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 Levexx Syrup . So, it is advisable to avoid caffeine intake, such as coffee, tea, cola, or chocolate, that contains caffeine.

Yes, Levexx Syrup may cause weight gain as an uncommon side effect. Follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain a proper weight. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.

Levexx Syrup might take a few weeks to begin working. You may still have seizures during this time.

Levexx Syrup should be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. The duration of treatment depends on your condition and how you respond to it.

Levexx Syrup does not cause addiction as it is not a habit-forming medicine.

An overdose of Levexx Syrup may cause sleepiness, aggression, agitation and decreased alertness. Consult the doctor if you have exceeded the recommended dose of Levexx Syrup .

Levexx Syrup 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 Levexx Syrup .

Yes, Levexx Syrup 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.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

D' Block, 3Rd Floor, Gillander House, Netaji Subhas Road, Kolkata - 700001 (Wb)
Other Info - LEV0926

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Reference

  1. https://ec.europa.eu/health/documents/community-register/2003/200303036193/anx_6193_en.pdf
  2. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.2295.pdf
  3. https://www.drugs.com/disease-interactions/levetiracetam.html
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