Levipil Syrup

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS2261

USA Brand Name

Keppra

Strength

N/A

Generic Name

Levetiracetam

Manufacturer

Sun Pharmaceutical, India

## Levipil Syrup (Levetiracetam)

## What Is The Generic Name For Levipil Syrup:

Levetiracetam is the generic version for Levipil Syrup

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Levipil Syrup (Levetiracetam):

Keppra

## About Levipil Syrup (Levetiracetam)

Levipil Syrup contains an active ingredient, Levetiracetam, which is used to treat seizures in adults and children and is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and must be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Sun Pharmaceutical, India is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Levipil Syrup.

## Strength:

Levipil Syrup contains an active ingredient, Levetiracetam, 1000 mg which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Levipil Syrup (Levetiracetam):

Levipil Syrup is used in the treatment in following conditions:

Epilepsy

Seizures

## How Levipil Syrup (Levetiracetam) Works:

Levipil Syrup has an active ingredient, Levetiracetam, is an anticonvulsant/antiepileptic. Levipil Syrup works by attaching to specific sites (SV2A) on the surfaces of nerve cells. There basically it works by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain thus prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures.

## Before You Use Levipil Syrup (Levetiracetam):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Levetiracetam

You are not having any serious Disease

You do not have Liver/Kidney/Thyroid problems

Your doctor must know about your medical history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre- existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Levipil Syrup (Levetiracetam):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid Driving

Avoid standing up all of a sudden from a sitting or lying position

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Levipil Syrup (Levetiracetam):

You should not take Levipil Syrup if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have severe Liver/Kidney Disease

Have other Mental Disorders

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy To The Syrup

Have Mental Disorders

Have any Kidney or Liver Disease

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage :

Levipil Syrup contains an active ingredient, Levetiracetam, which is used in the treatment of Epilepsy and Seizures. It is available in various strengths and substitutes and must be given on prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Levipil Syrup at a fixed time with or without the food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take it regularly by time for better effects.

## How Much Of The Levipil Syrup (Levetiracetam) to Be Used:

Levipil Syrup is available in various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Levipil Syrup.

## How To Take The Levipil Syrup (Levetiracetam):

Take Levipil Syrup in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label of the bottle for directions before intake. Measure the medicine with a measuring cup and take it orally by mouth. Shake it well before use. Levipil Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Levipil Syrup at a fixed time. Levipil Syrup is preferably taken regularly once daily.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Levipil Syrup (Levetiracetam):

You are always advised to take Levipil Syrup as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by the doctor. You are not advised to take it in larger or smaller amount or for a longer time than recommended by your doctor. Do not stop the treatment abruptly on your own as it may cause withdrawal effects.

## Overdose :

You should contact your doctor or visit the nearby hospital immediately if you are suspecting an overdose.

## Missed Dose:

You should try to take every dose of Levipil Syrup at a fixed time. A missed dose of Levipil Syrup should be taken as soon as you remember. Just skip the dosage if it is the time for the next dosage. Do not double the dosage for next time if you missed once to make up the missed dosage.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Levipil Syrup (Levetiracetam):

Headache

Fatigue/Weakness

Sleepiness/Dizziness

Nasopharyngitis

Aggression or anger

Anxiety

Shivering

Loss of appetite

Mood swings

Double vision

Muscle and Body pain

Cough

Skin rashes

Change in skin color

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Levipil Syrup. It can produce some undesirable effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other medication or Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Cetirizine

Opioids

Nortriptyline

There are disease interactions with levetiracetam which include:

Suicidal tendency

Hemodialysis

Renal dysfunction

Hematologic abnormalities

## Warning And Precaution:

Levipil Syrup can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Suicidal Tendency of a Person

Depression

Low Blood Cell Count

Serious skin reactions

Somnolence and Fatigue

Kidney Disease/ Liver Diseases

Always consult your doctor to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of these conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep monitoring your whole Blood Cell Count and Kidney Functions regularly

Avoid driving or any other physical activity which requires your alertness as this medicine may cause dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness

Keep out of reach of children

Always read the information thoroughly written on the leaflet of medicine.

Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to dosage, time and strength of the medicine.

## Indications :

Levipil Syrup should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this Syrup for shorter or longer time than recommended by the Doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Levipil Syrup at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the bottle of the Syrup should be intact and is not damaged while storing.