Levetirachem 500mg Injection is used in the treatment of epilepsy, partial onset seizures (a condition affecting a single area of the brain, mainly the temporal lobes), myoclonic seizures (sudden increase in the muscle tone due to shock-like jerks), and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Epilepsy is a serious condition in which patients get more than two unprovoked seizures (fits/convulsions).

Levetirachem 500mg Injection contains levetiracetam, which works by slowing down the abnormal signals in the brain that cause episodes of seizures. It helps by suppressing specific brain sites responsible for abnormal activity and prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures. 

Levetirachem 500mg Injection may cause certain side effects such as drowsiness, disturbed sleep, light-headedness, dizziness, sleepiness, general weakness, and injection site reactions. Most of these side effects of Levetirachem 500mg Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please reach out to your doctor.

Levetirachem 500mg Injection is a parenteral medicine and will be administered intravenously as a 15-minute infusion by a healthcare professional. Hence, do not self-administer. Your doctor will decide the dosage and duration of Levetirachem 500mg Injection based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

Levetirachem 500mg Injection is not recommended for use if allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have any conditions like severe liver/kidney disease, lung disease and myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness). Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should inform the doctor before receiving Levetirachem 500mg Injection. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines that require concentration, as Levetirachem 500mg Injection may cause dizziness.

Levetirachem 500mg Injection is used in the treatment of epilepsy (seizures). The detailed uses of Levetirachem 500mg Injection are as follows:

• Helps control seizures: Levetirachem 500mg Injection reduces the frequency and severity of epileptic fits.
• Used in various types of epilepsy: Levetirachem 500mg Injection is effective for partial-onset seizures, myoclonic seizures, and generalized tonic-clonic seizures.

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
• Levetirachem 500mg Injection will be administered intravenously by the doctor or healthcare professional in a medical setting.
• Do not self-administer.

• Levetirachem 500mg Injection helps by suppressing specific brain sites responsible for abnormal activity and prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures.
• This medication helps reduce the episodes of seizures but does not cure epilepsy.

• Levetirachem 500mg Injection is not recommended for use if allergic to it.
• This medicine should not be used if you have severe kidney disease, lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), difficulty in sleeping, severe liver disease, or a problem with alcohol or other prescription drugs. Hence, inform your doctor if you have any such conditions.
• Suicidal thoughts or actions can be caused in some patients receiving Levetirachem 500mg Injection, so pay attention to any sudden change in mood swings, behaviour, or feeling.
• Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should inform the doctor before receiving Levetirachem 500mg Injection.
• Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines that require concentration, as Levetirachem 500mg Injection may cause dizziness.
• Abrupt stopping can cause withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, increased heart rate, tremors, or general unwell feelings.
• Levetirachem 500mg Injection is not recommended for use in children below 16 years of age.