LEVILEX 500MG Injection

Product Name

LEVILEX 500MG Injection

Composition (Salt)

• Levetiracetam 500 mg Injection

Drug Category

• Anti-epileptic drug (AED)
• Anticonvulsant medicine
• CNS (Central Nervous System) medicine
• SV2A protein ligand

Uses / Indications

LEVILEX 500MG Injection is used for:

• Epilepsy (fits / seizures)
• Partial onset seizures
• Generalized tonic-clonic seizures
• Myoclonic seizures
• Emergency seizure control
• Short-term seizure treatment when oral medicines cannot be taken

Mechanism of Action

• Works by binding to SV2A receptors in brain nerve cells
• Controls abnormal electrical activity in the brain
• Prevents spread of seizure impulses
• Helps reduce seizure frequency and severity

Dosage Form

• Injection / IV Infusion
• Usually administered in hospital settings
• Given by doctor or trained healthcare professional

How to Use

• Administered as slow IV infusion
• Not for self-injection
• Dose depends on:
  • Age
  • Weight
  • Kidney function
  • Severity of seizures
• Used when oral therapy is temporarily not possible

Common Side Effects

• Sleepiness
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Irritability
• Aggressive behavior
• Decreased appetite
• Nasal congestion
• Nausea

Serious Side Effects (Rare)

• Mood changes
• Depression
• Suicidal thoughts
• Severe allergic reactions
• Confusion
• Behavioral disturbances

Contraindications

Avoid or use cautiously in:

• Allergy to levetiracetam
• Severe kidney disease
• Psychiatric illness history
• Severe behavioral disorders

Important Warnings

• Do not stop suddenly
• Monitor mood and behavioral changes
• May cause drowsiness
• Avoid alcohol
• Kidney function monitoring may be required

Drug Interactions

May interact with:

• Carbamazepine
• Phenytoin
• Methotrexate
• Fosphenytoin

Storage Instructions

• Store below 25°C to 30°C
• Protect from direct sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

• Use only if prescribed by doctor
• Risk-benefit assessment required
• Breastfeeding caution advised
• Driving Warning

• May cause dizziness and sleepiness
• Avoid driving or operating machinery after administration