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Levipil Injection
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Levetiracetam
Manufacturer : SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD
Origin of Medicine : India
1 Vial(s) Of 5ml
Introduction to Levipil Injection
Levipil injection belongs to the class of medications known as anti-convulsant. It contains the active ingredient Levetiracetam, and it is indicated to treat epilepsy. Epilepsy is a condition in the central nervous system where the patients have repeated fits or seizures. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines.Â
The common side effects that are likely to occur while you are on the treatment with this drug are nasopharyngitis (inflammation of nose and throat), headache, sleepiness, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, depression, aggression, anxiety, loss of appetite, tremor, rash, etc. Report to your doctor immediately if you have severe allergic reactions or kidney and liver problems. While taking this medicine, your doctor monitors kidney functions through regular blood tests.
Before taking this medication, let your healthcare provider know if you have a medical history of irregular heartbeats or salt imbalances. Consult your doctor if you notice any slowdown in the growth or unexpected puberty development in your child. It is not recommended if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman.
Uses of Levipil Injection
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
Therapeutic Effects of Levipil Injection
It works by decreasing the abnormal signals generated by the brain, resulting in seizures. Levipil injection aids in abnormal activity at particular brain regions and halts the spread of electrical signals that lead to seizures. However, it lessens seizure episodes but does not cure epilepsy.
Interaction of Levipil Injection with other drugs
Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Levipil injection and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Levipil Injection
- Store Levipil injection at room temperature away from heat and cold.
- Keep out of reach and sight of children.
How to consume Levipil Injection
Levipil injection will be administered to you by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting. It is usually administered as an intramuscular injection. The dose, route of administration, and frequency will be decided by your doctor based on your disease condition and other factors.Â
Safety Advices for Levipil Injection
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Pregnancy
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Levipil injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy as it can cause some harmful effects on the developing baby. Consult your doctor for advice.
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Breast Feeding
 ÂLevipil injection is contraindicated during breastfeeding as this medication tends to pass into the breast milk and affect the baby.
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Lungs
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It is not known whether Levipil injection can be administered to patients with lung problems. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
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Liver
  Levipil injection is used with caution if you have a history of liver diseases and requires dose adjustment.Â
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Alcohol
 ÂAvoid consuming alcohol while on treatment with Levipil injection, as it may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or sleepiness.
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Driving
  Do not drive or operate machines, as Levipil injection may impair your ability and make you feel sleepy.
Side Effects of Levipil Injection
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medications cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Mood and behavior changes
- Extreme sleepiness, tiredness, and weakness
- Muscle coordination problems
- Allergic reactions such as swelling of the face, lips, eyes, tongue, and throat, trouble swallowing or breathing, and hives.
Common
- Nasopharyngitis (Inflammation of the nose and throat)
- Sleepiness
- Headache
- Dizziness and drowsiness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Infection
- Depression, aggression, anxiety
- Insomnia, nervousness, or irritability
- Convulsion, balance disorder
- Lethargy, tiredness
- Anorexia (loss of appetite)
- Tremor (involuntary trembling)
- Vertigo (sensation of rotation or spinning)
- Cough
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea, indigestion
- Rash
Word of Advice
It is suggested to inform your physician if you have a history of allergic reactions to Levipil injection to avoid life-threatening complications. Tell your doctor before the treatment commencement if you are pregnant or having liver or kidney problems. Eat a well-balanced diet and exercise regularly, which can help to reduce anxiety. Avoid alcohol consumption.
FAQs
Q 1. Can I drive while taking Levipil injection?
Levipil injection makes you feel sleepy or dizzy, which impairs your ability to drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery. Consult your doctor immediately if you feel such symptoms while taking this medicine.
Q 2. What happens if I stop taking Levipil injection?
If you suddenly stop taking Levipil injection, that may increase the risk of seizure. Hence, it should be discontinued gradually to avoid the risk of getting this disease.
Q 3. What happens if I take too much Levipil injection?
If you take more Levipil injection, it may cause sleepiness, agitation, aggression, a decrease in alertness, inhibition of breathing, and coma.
Q 4. What are the most common side effects of using Levipil injection?
The common side effects of Levipil injection are nasopharyngitis (inflammation of nose and throat), headache, sleepiness, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, depression, aggression, anxiety, loss of appetite, tremors, rash, etc.
Q 5. How do you administer Levipil injection?
Levipil injection is usually administered as an intramuscular injection. The dose, route of administration, and frequency will be decided by your doctor based on your disease condition and other factors.
Q 6. Does alcohol interact with Levipil injection?
Yes, alcohol can interact with Levipil injection as it can cause dizziness, drowsiness, or sleepiness. So avoid consuming alcohol with this medication.
Fact Box of Levipil Injection
Molecule name: Levetiracetam | Therapeutic class: Anticonvulsants |
Pharmacological class: Neuro CNS drug | Indications:Â 1.Epilepsy 2.Seizures |
References
- UCB Pharma Ltd., Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on Dec 2021] [Accessed on 27th October 2022], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.2293.pdf
- UCB, Inc., US Food & Drug Administration, [Revised on April 2017] [Accessed on 27th October 2022], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2018/020386s062lbl.pdf
- Bassel Abou-Khalil; Levetiracetam in the treatment of epilepsy;Â Published on June 2008; Accessed on 27/10/2022 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2526377/
- KD Tripathi, Antiepileptic drugs, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, 7th Edition, 2019, 421-423.
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