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Louistram is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Louistram depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Louistram 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 Louistram safe for pregnant women?
Louistram can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Louistram right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Louistram safe during breastfeeding?
Louistram may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Louistram on the Kidneys?
Louistram has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Louistram on the Liver?
Louistram may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Louistram on the Heart?
Using Louistram does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Louistram should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Louistram unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Louistram habit forming or addictive?
Louistram does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Louistram, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Louistram can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Louistram should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Louistram can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Louistram
Taking Louistram with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Louistram
Consuming Louistram with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Louistram is a brand name of levetiracetam and is available in the form of tablet, syrup, and injection. It belongs to the class of drug known as antiepileptics (pyrrolidine anticonvulsants). It is a prescription drug which is used for the treatment of epilepsy (seizures).
Yes, Louistram and gabapentin can be taken together because no harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. Hence, it is safe to take Louistram along with gabapentin.
Yes, Louistram might cause constipation. It is a rare side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind constipation is unknown. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.
Rarely, Louistram cause hair loss. However, the exact cause of hair loss is unknown but it is presumed that this drug causes temporary thinning of hairs. Hair loss induced by this drug is reversible in nature and it goes away after discontinuation of this drug.
Take Louistram 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Keppra® (levetiracetam)
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