Epilive

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  • Contains / Salt: Levetiracetam (500 mg)
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    Epilive Information

    Epilive, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Injection, Syrup. Epilepsy are some of its major therapeutic uses. Epilive also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

    Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Epilive. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

    Epilive also has some side effects, the most common being Fatigue, Headache, Drowsiness. While these are the most often observed Epilive side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Epilive are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

    In addition, Epilive's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Epilive has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Epilive related warnings section.

    Other contraindications of Epilive have been discussed in the sections ahead.

    Drug interactions for Epilive have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

    Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Epilive is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.



    Epilive Benefits & Uses

    Epilive is used to treat the following -

    Main Benefits

    Epilive Dosage & How to Take

    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
    • Disease: Epilepsy
    • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
    • Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg
    • Dosage Form: Tablet
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 2 daily
    • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
    • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
    Geriatric
    • Disease: Epilepsy
    • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
    • Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg
    • Dosage Form: Tablet
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 2 daily
    • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
    • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
    13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
    • Disease: Epilepsy
    • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
    • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg
    • Dosage Form: Tablet
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 2 daily
    • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
    • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
    2 - 12 years (Child)
    • Disease: Epilepsy
    • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
    • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg
    • Dosage Form: Tablet
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 2 daily
    • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
    • Special Instructions: Recommended for above 4 years old

    Epilive Related Warnings

    • Is the use of Epilive safe for pregnant women?


      Epilive can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Epilive right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

      Moderate
    • Is the use of Epilive safe during breastfeeding?


      Epilive has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

      Mild
    • What is the effect of Epilive on the Kidneys?


      Epilive rarely harms the kidneys.

      Mild
    • What is the effect of Epilive on the Liver?


      Epilive may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

      Mild
    • What is the effect of Epilive on the Heart?


      You can take Epilive without any fear of damage to the heart.

      Safe


    Severe Interaction of Epilive with Other Drugs

    Epilive should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

    Moderate



    Epilive Contraindications

    If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Epilive unless your doctor advises you to do so -



    Frequently asked Questions about Epilive

    • Is this Epilive habit forming or addictive?


      No, you will not get addicted to Epilive.

      No
    • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


      After taking Epilive you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

      Dangerous
    • Is it safe?


      Epilive is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

      Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
    • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


      Yes, taking Epilive can treat mental disorders.

      Yes

    Epilive Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Epilive


      Taking Epilive with food is safe.

      Safe
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Epilive


      Consumption of alcohol and Epilive together may have severe effects on your health.

      Severe


    Frequently asked Questions about Epilive

    Question almost 4 years ago

    Can I take Epilive and topamax together?

    Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

    Yes, you can take Epilive 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.

    Question about 5 years ago

    How long can I safely take Epilive?

    Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

    Initially Epilive 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 Epilive as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid unpleasant side effects.

    Question over 4 years ago

    Does Epilive treat absence seizures?

    Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

    Epilive 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.

    Question about 4 years ago

    Can I take Epilive and ativan (Lorazepam) together?

    Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

    Yes, you can take Epilive and ativan (lorazepam) together. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with ativan then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

    Question over 4 years ago

    Does Epilive cause vitamin D deficiency?

    Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

    No, short-term treatment with Epilive does not cause vitamin D deficiency. However, scientific data suggests that long-term use of Epilive may indirectly cause vitamin D deficiency.



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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    B.Pharma, Pharmacy
    5 Years of Experience


    References

    US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Keppra® (levetiracetam)

    April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 765-767

    KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 420



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