Levetiracetam- Epictal 250 Cap

Information About Levetiracetam- Epictal 250 Cap

About Levetiracetam- Epictal 250 Cap

The Medicine Brand Epictal 250 Cap is manufactured by IPCA Laboratories Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Levetiracetam.

Pakaging

Active Ingredients For Levetiracetam- Epictal 250 Cap

Levetiracetam 250 mg

Diseases List For Which Levetiracetam- Epictal 250 Cap Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For Partial onset seizures Myoclonic seizures Primary generalized tonicclonic seizures

Other Significations For Levetiracetam- Epictal 250 Cap

This Medication This medication is 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 Levetiracetam- 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 Levetiracetam- Epictal 250 Cap

Can We Take Levetiracetam- 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 Levetiracetam- Epictal 250 Cap

Can We Use Levetiracetam- 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 Levetiracetam- Epictal 250 Cap

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity

More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Levetiracetam- Epictal 250 Cap