Levesure 250 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Levesure Benefits & Uses

Levesure is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Levesure 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

Levesure Related Warnings

Is the use of Levesure safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Levesure safe during breastfeeding?

Levesure may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Levesure on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Levesure on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Levesure on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Levesure on the Heart?

Using Levesure does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Levesure with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Alprazolam

Amitriptyline

Amoxapine

Budesonide

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Paracetamol,Codeine

Paracetamol,Tramadol

Levesure Contraindications

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

Depression
Suicidal Tendency
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy
Anemia

Frequently asked Questions about Levesure

Is this Levesure habit forming or addictive?

Levesure is not addictive in nature.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Levesure can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Levesure 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, Levesure is useful in treating mental disorders.

Yes

Levesure Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Levesure

Taking Levesure with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Levesure

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Levesure as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Levesure

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Levesure?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Take Levesure 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.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Levesure?

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

Levesure 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).

Question about 5 years ago

How does Levesure work?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Levesure contains levetiracetam which is an anti-epileptic agent. The exact mechanism for antiepileptic activity is not known but it is presumed that Levesure works by preventing the release of chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) in the brain by binding to specific proteins (synaptic vesicle protein). It indirectly helps in increasing the activity of inhibitory neurotransmitter (GABA) which prevents the abnormal activity in the brain. In this way Levesure prevents from the seizures.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Levesure on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Levesure should not be discontinued without doctors advice because sudden discontinuation of this drug might result in withdrawal seizures. You should decrease the dose of medicine gradually as per your doctor's instruction to avoid withdrawal seizure. Hence, you are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question almost 4 years ago

Can I take Levesure and gabapentin together?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Levesure and gabapentin can be taken together because no harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. Hence, it is safe to take Levesure along with gabapentin.