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INTERACTION
Levetiracetam CAS NO. 102767-28-2
USES: This medication is used in
combination with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Levetiracetam has been shown to decrease the number of seizures in adults
and children with a certain type of seizure (partial onset). It is not known
how it works to prevent seizures.
HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your
pharmacist before you use this medication and each time you get a refill. If
you have questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually twice daily or
as directed by your doctor. Take this medication regularly in order to get
the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times
each day, about 12 hours apart. Your doctor may slowly increase the dose to
lessen the chance of side effects, especially dizziness and drowsiness. If
you are using the liquid form of this medication, carefully measure your
dose using a special measuring spoon or device. Do not use a household spoon
because you may not get the correct dose.
Dosage is based on your condition and response to therapy. The dosage in
children is also based on weight. Do not take this drug more often or
increase your dose without consulting your doctor. Do not stop taking this
drug suddenly without your doctor's approval since seizures may return or
worsen.
SIDE EFFECTS: Drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, tiredness,
constipation, and loss of coordination (e.g., difficulty walking and
controlling muscles) may occur. These side effects are more common during
the first 4 weeks and usually lessen as your body adjusts to the medication.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this medication, tell your doctor or
pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical
history, especially of: blood disorders (e.g., anemia), kidney disease
(including dialysis treatment), mental/mood disorders (e.g., depression).
This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy, especially during the first month of
treatment. Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as
driving, riding a bicycle, or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages.
Kidney function declines as you grow older. This medication is removed by
the kidneys. Therefore, elderly people may be at a greater risk for side
effects such as dizziness while using this drug.
Caution is advised when using this drug in children because they may be more
sensitive to the effects of the drug, especially mental/mood changes (e.g.,
irritability, aggression, agitation, anger, anxiety, depression, hostility,
thoughts of suicide).
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If
it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your
usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C)
away from light and moisture. Brief storage between 59-86 degrees F (15-30
degrees C) is permitted. Keep all medicines away from children
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