• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet.
• Take the medicine with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
• Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor.
Levnux 250 Tablet is primarily utilised for the management of various types of seizures in adults diagnosed with epilepsy. It belongs to the class of medicines known as antiepileptic medications.
Levnux 250 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 the medicine with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
• Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor.
Levnux 250 Tablet is taken orally.
The side effects associated with Levnux 250 Tablet include:
• Nausea
• Sleepiness
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Headache
Levnux 250 Tablet contains levetiracetam (250 mg), which functions as follows:
• Synaptic Vesicle 2A Protein Ligand Binding: Levetiracetam binds to SV2A sites on nerve cell surfaces, which are critical for neurotransmitter release.
• Suppression of Abnormal Electrical Activity: This binding suppresses abnormal electrical activity in nerve cells, thereby preventing the spread of seizure-inducing electrical signals.
Exercise caution and consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Consult your doctor before using this medicine while breastfeeding.
Avoid alcohol consumption as it may enhance side effects or diminish medicine efficacy.
Patients with liver concerns should consult their doctor before starting this medicine.
Individuals with kidney issues should use this medicine cautiously, under medical supervision.
Exercise caution when driving or operating machinery due to potential drowsiness or dizziness.
If you are allergic to levetiracetam or any components of Levnux 250 Tablet, consult your doctor before use.
Not recommended for children under 18 years without medical consultation.
Older patients should use this medicine under medical supervision, as they may be more sensitive to side effects.
Drug-Drug Interactions
• Antiepileptic Medicines: May alter the effects or side effect profile of Levnux 250 Tablet.
• Antidepressants: Potentially increase the risk of sedation when taken with Levnux 250 Tablet.
• Antipsychotics: May enhance drowsiness and dizziness when used concurrently.
Drug-Disease Interactions
• Suicidal Behavior & Ideation: This medicine may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts; monitor mood changes, especially early in treatment.
• Hematologic Abnormalities: Possible reductions in blood cell counts is associated with levetiracetam; caution is advised in patients with anemia or neutropenia.
Daily Dosage
• Take Levnux 250 Tablet as directed by your doctor.
Missed Dose
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Overdose
• Overdose symptoms may include pronounced fatigue or dizziness. Consult your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.
• Store at room temperature.
• Keep in a dry place, protected from direct light and moisture.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Use before the expiry date.
• Maintain a regular sleep pattern to help control seizures.
• Consider a balanced diet; consult your doctor about the suitability of a ketogenic diet for managing epilepsy symptoms.