Epictal 250 Cap
Information About Epictal 250 Cap
About Epictal 250 Cap
Medicine Brand Epictal 250 Cap is manufactured by IPCA Laboratories Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Levetiracetam.
Pakaging
10
Active Ingredients For Epictal 250 Cap
Levetiracetam 250 mg
Diseases List For Which Epictal 250 Cap Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Partial onset seizures Myoclonic seizures Primary generalized tonicclonic seizures
Other Significations For Epictal 250 Cap
This Medication an anticonvulsant prescribed for partial seizures It works by reducing the activity in the brain It can be used alone or with other antiepileptic medications
Precautions To Be Taken Before Epictal 250 Cap
Probenecid Benemid reduces the elimination of levetiracetam by the kidneys potentially doubling the concentration of levetiracetam in the body This could lead to side effects from probenecid
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Epictal 250 Cap
Can We Take Epictal 250 Cap During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Class : D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation And Epictal 250 Cap
Can We Use Epictal 250 Cap During Lactation
Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective
Side Effects Of Epictal 250 Cap
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity