• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet.
• Take at the same time each day for consistency.
• Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor.
Levnux 500 Tablet is primarily prescribed to manage various forms of seizures in adults diagnosed with epilepsy. It is classified under antiepileptic medicines.
Levnux 500 Tablet is used for managing the following conditions:
• Controlling partial-onset seizures
• Managing myoclonic seizures
• Regulating primary generalised tonic-clonic seizures
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet.
• Take at the same time each day for consistency.
• Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor.
Levnux 500 Tablet is taken orally.
The side effects associated with this tablet include:
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Headache
Levnux 500 Tablet contains levetiracetam (500 mg).
• Levetiracetam (500 mg): It acts by binding to synaptic vesicle protein 2A (SV2A), located on nerve cells in the brain. This binding suppresses abnormal electrical activity, thereby preventing the spread of electrical signals that can trigger seizures.
Exercise caution and consult your doctor before taking the medicine if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Consult your doctor before starting this medicine while breastfeeding.
It is advised to avoid alcohol consumption while taking this tablet, as it may increase side effects or reduce the medicine's effectiveness
Dosage adjustment is required in case of severe liver cirrhosis.
Dosage adjustment is needed in kidney disease patients.
Exercise caution when driving or operating machinery, as the medicine may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or decreased alertness.
If you have allergies to levetiracetam or any ingredients in this tablet, consult your doctor before taking this medication.
This tablet should be given in children with pediatrician advice.
Elderly individuals should use this tablet under medical supervision due to increased susceptibility to side effects.
Drug-Drug Interactions
Levnux 500 Tablet has potential interactions with:
• Other antiepileptic medicines: May lead to altered effects or increased risk of side effects.
• Antidepressants: Increased risk of sedation when combined with this tablet.
• Antipsychotics: Possible increase in drowsiness and dizziness.
Daily Dose
• Take this tablet as prescribed by your doctor.
Missed Dose
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose.
• Do not double the dose without consulting your doctor.
Overdose
• Overdose symptoms may include fatigue, dizziness, or nausea. Seek immediate medical attention if you suspect an overdose.
• Store this tablet at room temperature, ideally below 30°C.
• Keep in a dry place, away from direct light and moisture.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Use before the expiry date printed on the packaging.
• Maintain a regular sleep pattern, as sleep deprivation can trigger seizures.
• Consider a balanced diet; a ketogenic diet may help manage epilepsy symptoms but consult your doctor before making significant dietary changes.