Levera 500 mg DT

Composition of Levera 500 mg DT

Levera 500 mg DT contains Levetiracetam 500 mg (dispersible tablet). It belongs to the Anticonvulsant (SV2A ligand) class of medicines.

Uses of Levera 500 mg DT

• Treatment of epilepsy/seizures including partial-onset seizures
• myoclonic seizures
• and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (as monotherapy or adjunct therapy as prescribed).

Key benefits

• Helps control and prevent seizures
• Can be used alone or with other antiepileptic medicines
• Suitable for multiple seizure types
• Convenient twice-daily dosing (as prescribed)

How Levera 500 mg DT works

Levetiracetam is an antiepileptic that binds to synaptic vesicle protein SV2A in the brain. This helps stabilize neuronal activity and reduces abnormal electrical firing that leads to seizures.

How to take Levera 500 mg DT

Dispersible tablet: disperse the tablet in a small amount of water and consume immediately (or as directed). Take at the same time each day, with or without food. Do not stop suddenly; dose and duration are as prescribed by the doctor.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause deep unconsciousness, slowed breathing and dangerous heart rhythm disturbance. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Levera 500 mg DT

Most side effects of Levera are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Sleepiness
• dizziness
• fatigue
• headache
• nausea
• vomiting
• decreased appetite
• irritability
• mood changes

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Levera 500 mg DT

Warnings and precautions

Prescription medicine. May cause drowsiness/dizziness—avoid driving or operating machinery until you know its effects. Do not stop abruptly as it may worsen seizures. Use with caution in kidney disease (dose adjustment may be needed). Monitor for mood/behavior changes, depression, or suicidal thoughts; seek medical help if these occur. Severe allergic reactions or serious skin reactions are rare but need urgent care.

Do not take Levera if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Valproate-containing medicines are contraindicated in pregnancy for epilepsy unless no alternative exists, and in all women of childbearing potential without a pregnancy prevention programme. Several are not suitable in significant liver disease.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol (increased drowsiness), other CNS depressants (sedation), methotrexate (may reduce clearance of methotrexate), probenecid (may increase levels of levetiracetam metabolite).

How to store Levera 500 mg DT

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Levera 500 mg DT

Take it at the same times every day; a missed dose is a common trigger for a seizure. Keep a seizure diary and take it to your appointments. Tell your doctor before planning a pregnancy — the regimen may need to be changed well in advance. Do not drive until you meet the legal seizure-free period and your doctor agrees.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS`

Therapeutic class:

Antiepileptic

Drug class:

Anticonvulsant (SV2A ligand)