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Letram 250 belongs to the group of psychotropic drugs, is made in the form of film-coated tablets. The main ingredient of the drug includes Levetiracetam, which is used in the treatment of adults with newly diagnosed epilepsy or the treatment of primary partial seizures. The drug can cause some unwanted side effects, so before using Letram 250 patients should carefully learn the information and follow the doctor's instructions.
1. Mechanism of action of the drug Letram 250
Letram 250 mg drug contains Levetiracetam which acts on calcium concentrations in neurons, partially inhibiting calcium ion influx and reducing calcium release from nerve cell stores. In addition, Letram 250 also partially restores the decrease in ion fluxes through the glycine and GABA gates caused by zinc and beta carboline.Letram 250 has a certain affinity for binding to the 2A protein, leading to protective activity against epilepsy.
2. Indications and contraindications to the use of Letram 250
Letram 250 is indicated for the single dose treatment of adults and adolescents over 16 years of age with newly diagnosed epilepsy or antiepileptic conditions. treatment of primary partial or secondary generalized epilepsy. In addition, antiepileptic drugs with adjunctive therapy such as primary partial seizures, adult seizures with juvenile epilepsy, primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in adults.
3. Dosage and how to use Letram 250
Letram 250 is taken orally twice daily in the morning and afternoon. The dose of the drug is used as prescribed by the doctor. The medicine should be taken with a sufficient amount of liquid, it can be taken with or without a meal. Letram 250 should not be taken with alcohol to ensure the effectiveness of the drug and the patient's health.
The duration of drug use in chronic treatment will be researched and specified by the doctor.
Note: The above recommended therapeutic dose for Letram 250 is for reference only. Therefore, before using Letram 250, patients need to be prescribed by a doctor.
4. Management of missed dose and overdose Letram 250
If you miss a dose of Letram 250, use the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if the interval between the missed dose of Letram 250 and the next dose is too close, skip the missed dose. Patients should not double the dose of Letram 250, because it may cause an overdose. To overcome the situation of missing a dose of Letram 250, patients can set an alarm or ask their loved ones to remind them.
In case of accidentally using Letram 250 drug in excess of prescribed and showing some unwanted signs, it is necessary to take the patient to the emergency room immediately. However, family members can apply some preliminary treatment measures when poisoning Letram 250 such as causing vomiting. Then take the patient to a medical facility for treatment.
5. Side effects of Letram 250
Letram 250 may cause some unwanted side effects during treatment. However, with each case, the side effects of Letram 250 can occur in varying degrees from mild to severe.
Some common side effects caused by Letram 250 include fatigue, drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, headache,... These side effects may occur at the beginning of treatment or after increasing the dose of Letram 250. Usually the side effects caused by Letram 250 can be transient or decrease over time.
However, in some cases Letram 250 can cause serious unwanted side effects with rare reactions. These reactions can appear within minutes of using Letram 250 or longer for a few days. When serious side effects occur, such as: Amnesia, ataxia, seizures, memory impairment, agitation, depression, adverse behavior, personality disorder, hallucinations, psychosis , suicide and suicide attempts... then the patient should stop using Letram 250 and go to a medical facility for immediate medical assistance.
Some notes during the use of Letram 250:
For pregnant and lactating women, caution should be taken when using Letram 250. Patients should be advised to use Letram 250 from a doctor. and carefully analyze the benefits and risks before using the drug. Letram 250 may change how it works as well as increase its side effects. Therefore, to avoid drug interactions, patients should provide the doctor with a list of previous medications including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs and herbs. The above is important information about drugs. Letram 250, patients should carefully read the instructions for use and use according to the dose prescribed by the doctor to achieve the best effect.
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