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Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1), a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Epilepsy are some of its major therapeutic uses. Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1) also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1) depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1) also has some side effects, the most common being Fatigue, Headache, Drowsiness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1) can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1) are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1) is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1) has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1) related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1) contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1) with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1) is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1) is used to treat the following -
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1) safe for pregnant women?
Levepsy may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Levepsy again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1) safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Levepsy as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1) on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Levepsy on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1) on the Liver?
Levepsy has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1) on the Heart?
You can take Levepsy without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1) habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1) has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1). So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1) only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1) can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1)
Taking Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1) with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1)
Taking alcohol with Levepsy 500 Mg Injection (1) can be dangerous.
Initially Levepsy is given for short-term treatment up to 2-4 weeks later the patient is called for follow up visit and depending on his medical condition doctor might prescribe it for a longer period. You are advised to take Levepsy as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Levepsy may cause a headache. It is a known side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind a headache is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
Levepsy may be used to treat absence seizures. Scientific studies have found that medicine is effective in decreasing the frequency of absence seizures. However, more studies are needed to confirm its efficacy in the treatment of absence seizures.
No, Levepsy is a prescription drug, so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's advice because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, you can take Levepsy and topamax (topiramate) together. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with topamax then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
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