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compositionComposition:LEVETIRACETAM-100MG
prescriptionPrescription Medicine
Levimse Injection 5 ml

Levimse Injection 5 ml is used to treat Epilepsy/Seizures. It contains Levetiracetam as an active ingredient. 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. It prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures. This medicine may cause certain side effects such as drowsiness, disturbed sleep, light-headedness, dizziness, sleepiness, general weakness, and injection site reactions.

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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta ,
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

LEVETIRACETAM-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sovyyn Pharmaceuticals

Consume Type :

Parenteral

Expires on or after :

Jan-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Levimse Injection 5 ml is used in the treatment of epilepsy, partial onset seizures (a condition affecting a single area of the brain, mainly the temporal lobes), myoclonic seizures (sudden increase in the muscle tone due to shock-like jerks), and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Epilepsy is a serious condition in which patients get more than two unprovoked seizures (fits/convulsions).

Levimse Injection 5 ml contains levetiracetam, which works by slowing down the abnormal signals in the brain that cause episodes of seizures. It helps by suppressing specific brain sites responsible for abnormal activity and prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures. 

Levimse Injection 5 ml may cause certain side effects such as drowsiness, disturbed sleep, light-headedness, dizziness, sleepiness, general weakness, and injection site reactions. Most of these side effects of Levimse Injection 5 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please reach out to your doctor.

Levimse Injection 5 ml is a parenteral medicine and will be administered intravenously as a 15-minute infusion by a healthcare professional. Hence, do not self-administer. Your doctor will decide the dosage and duration of Levimse Injection 5 ml based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

Levimse Injection 5 ml is not recommended for use if allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have any conditions like severe liver/kidney disease, lung disease and myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness). Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should inform the doctor before receiving Levimse Injection 5 ml. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines that require concentration, as Levimse Injection 5 ml may cause dizziness.

Uses of Levimse Injection 5 ml

Levimse Injection 5 ml is used in the treatment of epilepsy (seizures). The detailed uses of Levimse Injection 5 ml are as follows:

  • Helps control seizures: Levimse Injection 5 ml reduces the frequency and severity of epileptic fits.
  • Used in various types of epilepsy: Levimse Injection 5 ml is effective for partial-onset seizures, myoclonic seizures, and generalized tonic-clonic seizures.

Key Benefits

  • Levimse Injection 5 ml helps by suppressing specific brain sites responsible for abnormal activity and prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures.
  • This medication helps reduce the episodes of seizures but does not cure epilepsy.
Side effects of Levimse Injection 5 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.
  • Your doctor may prescribe antipsychotic drugs to help you control your symptoms and restore the chemical balance in your brain.
  • Observe your symptoms and follow up with your doctor. Report any changes so that your treatment plan can be modified as needed.
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches people how to cope with and understand their experiences.
  • Some of the lifestyle changes include improved health, decreased stress, and adequate sleep.
  • Deep breathing, muscular relaxation, and meditation are among the relaxation techniques that can help you reduce stress and anxiety.
  • To help alleviate psychotic symptoms, avoid drinking and using drugs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Apply a hot/cold pack to the affected area.
  • Doing gentle exercises can help cope with pain by stretching muscles.
  • Get enough sleep. It helps enhance mood and lower pain sensitivity.
  • Avoid alcohol, smoking and tobacco as they can increase pain.
  • Follow a well-balanced meal.
  • Meditation and massages may also help with pain.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
  • Levimse Injection 5 ml will be administered intravenously by the doctor or healthcare professional in a medical setting.
  • Do not self-administer.
Levimse Injection 5 ml contains Levetiracetam as an active ingredient. 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.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with Levimse Injection 5 ml as it can cause increased side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, or sleepiness. It can also lead to a life-threatening condition like coma if taken with excessive alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Limited data available on the effect of Levimse Injection 5 ml in pregnancy. Hence, if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before receiving Levimse Injection 5 ml. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Levimse Injection 5 ml is not recommended for use in breastfeeding as it may pass into breast milk and harm your infant. Hence, if you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving Levimse Injection 5 ml. Your doctor may suggest you to stop feeding while on treatment with this medicine.

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Driving

Unsafe

Levimse Injection 5 ml causes dizziness, and visual disturbances, which may affect their ability to drive or operate machinery. Hence, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you feel sleepy or dizzy after receiving Levimse Injection 5 ml.

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Liver

Caution

Levimse Injection 5 ml should be used with caution if you have liver impairment. If you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving Levimse Injection 5 ml.

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Kidney

Caution

Levimse Injection 5 ml should be used with caution if you have kidney impairment. If you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney disease, inform your doctor before receiving Levimse Injection 5 ml. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and risks before prescribing this injection. It is not recommended in patients undergoing dialysis and patients with kidney failure.

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Children

Unsafe

Levimse Injection 5 ml is not recommended for use in children below 16 years of age as the safety and efficacy of this medicine are not established.

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Heart

Safe if prescribed

Levimse Injection 5 ml is generally safe for heart patients but should be given under medical supervision. Rare cardiovascular effects like QT prolongation may occur, so monitoring during infusion is advised.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Levimse Injection 5 ml is generally safe for geriatric patients, but dosage adjustments and monitoring may be needed due to age-related kidney changes. Always consult your doctor to ensure it's appropriate for your health status and other medications.

Since Levimse Injection 5 ml is given in a controlled medical setting by a healthcare professional, an overdose is not likely to occur. If you think there has been an overdose or experiencing any adverse events, get medical care right away. In a medical setting, an overdose would be treated quickly. Overdose of Levimse Injection 5 ml may cause anxiety, attack, decrease, loss, or change in consciousness, difficult or troubled breathing, dry mouth, irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing, irregular heartbeats, irritability, pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin, restlessness, shaking, sleepiness or unusual drowsiness, and trouble sleeping.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It is advised to do regular exercise, which helps lower your anxiety and improve your sleep and self-image.
  • 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 whole grains, vegetables, and fruits in your daily diet as a healthier option.
  • Reduce alcohol, caffeine, added sugar, high salt, and high fat intake.
  • Try to spend time with your friends and family. Having a strong social network may help you lower your risk of anxiety.

Have a query?

Drug Warnings

  • Levimse Injection 5 ml is not recommended for use if allergic to it.
  • This medicine should not be used if you have severe kidney disease, lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), difficulty in sleeping, severe liver disease, or a problem with alcohol or other prescription drugs. Hence, inform your doctor if you have any such conditions.
  • Suicidal thoughts or actions can be caused in some patients receiving Levimse Injection 5 ml, so pay attention to any sudden change in mood swings, behaviour, or feeling.
  • Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should inform the doctor before receiving Levimse Injection 5 ml.
  • Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines that require concentration, as Levimse Injection 5 ml may cause dizziness.
  • Abrupt stopping can cause withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, increased heart rate, tremors, or general unwell feelings.
  • Levimse Injection 5 ml is not recommended for use in children below 16 years of age.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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LevetiracetamBuprenorphine
Severe
LevetiracetamKetamine
Severe

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LevetiracetamBuprenorphine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Levimse Injection 5 ml:
Using buprenorphine together with Levimse Injection 5 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 Levimse Injection 5 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 Levimse Injection 5 ml:
Using ketamine together with Levimse Injection 5 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 Levimse Injection 5 ml, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LevetiracetamDeferiprone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Levimse Injection 5 ml:
Coadministration of deferiprone with Levimse Injection 5 ml can increase the toxicity of the other.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Levimse Injection 5 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.
LevetiracetamSodium oxybate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Levimse Injection 5 ml:
Using sodium oxybate together with Levimse Injection 5 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 Levimse Injection 5 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.

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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FAQs

Levimse Injection 5 ml is used to treat Epilepsy/Seizures.

Levimse Injection 5 ml contains Levetiracetam as an active ingredient. It works by slowing down the abnormal signals that the brain gives, leading to episodes of seizures.

If the intake of Levimse Injection 5 ml makes you feel sleepy or dizzy, do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery after receiving it. Let your doctor know if you feel such symptoms after taking this medicine.

Do not stop receiving Levimse Injection 5 ml until instructed by your doctor. Abrupt discontinuation may cause confusion, depression, nervousness, sweating, and diarrhea. Your doctor may reduce the dose of this medicine gradually based on your condition.

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    MPharma., PhD

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