Levicem 500 Tablet

Composition of Levicem 500 Tablet

Levicem 500 Tablet contains Levetiracetam 500 mg. It belongs to the Anticonvulsant (SV2A ligand) class of medicines.

Uses of Levicem 500 Tablet

• Treatment of epilepsy/seizure disorders including partial (focal) onset seizures
• myoclonic seizures and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (as advised by neurologist).

Key benefits

• Helps control and prevent seizures
• Reduces frequency of focal seizures
• Useful in generalized tonic-clonic seizures
• Lower interaction potential than many older anti-epileptics
• Can be used as monotherapy or add-on therapy

How Levicem 500 Tablet works

Levetiracetam is an anti-epileptic medicine that binds to synaptic vesicle protein SV2A in the brain. This helps stabilize abnormal electrical activity and reduces the likelihood of seizures.

How to take Levicem 500 Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Take exactly as prescribed, usually twice daily, at the same times each day. Can be taken with or without food; swallow whole with water. Do not stop suddenly without medical advice.

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 Levicem 500 Tablet

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

• Sleepiness (somnolence)
• dizziness
• headache
• fatigue
• irritability
• nausea
• loss of appetite

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 Levicem 500 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Do not stop abruptly (may worsen seizures). Use caution while driving/operating machinery until you know its effects. Monitor for mood/behavior changes, depression or suicidal thoughts; seek medical help if they occur. Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease; inform your doctor if you have renal impairment. Use with caution in elderly. Severe rash or hypersensitivity is rare but needs urgent care.

Do not take Levicem 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

Other CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids) may increase drowsiness. Medicines that affect kidney function may alter levetiracetam levels. Few clinically significant interactions compared to other anti-epileptics, but always inform your doctor about all medicines/supplements.

How to store Levicem 500 Tablet

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

Expert advice for Levicem 500 Tablet

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:

MEDOWIN INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Antiepileptic

Drug class:

Anticonvulsant (SV2A ligand)