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Levaked is a drug belonging to the group of psychotropic drugs, commonly used in the treatment of epilepsy, partial seizures,... The following article provides detailed information about Levaked drugs, please read along for reference.1. What is Levaked?
Levaked belongs to the group of psychotropic drugs, often used in the treatment of epilepsy, partial seizures or tonic-clonic seizures,... Levaked brand-name drug has the main ingredient Levetiracetam 500mg, the drug is formulated Prepared in the form of hard capsules, content of 500mg each, packed in a box of 3 blisters or a box of 5 blisters x 10 tablets.2. What effect does Levaked have?
Levaked is used in the treatment of conditions such as:Newly diagnosed epilepsy in adults or in children over 16 years of age. Treatment of primary partial epilepsy with or without secondary generalization. Treatment of primary partial seizures in subjects from 1 month of age and older to adults. Symptomatic treatment of myoclonic seizures in juvenile myoclonic epilepsy in adults and children 12 years of age and older. Treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in secondary generalized epilepsy in adults and children over 12 years of age.
3. Dosage - how to take Levaked
How to use: Levaked drug is taken orally, you should take it with a full glass of water, you can drink it before or after eating as you like because food does not affect the use and absorption of Levaked, you should take the medicine on at the same time each day to avoid forgetting to take the pill.Dosage: Levaked drug is used as prescribed by a doctor, the dose of the drug is changed depending on the medical condition of each patient, so you need to contact your doctor for advice on using Levaked medicine, You should not arbitrarily adjust the dose of the drug to ensure safety during treatment. You can refer to the recommended dose below:
For adults and children over 16 years old: Levaked alone, the recommended starting dose is 250mg/day, divided into 2 times. After 2 weeks of treatment, the dose can be increased to 500mg/day, divided into 2 times. Depending on the individual patient's response, the dose may be increased by 250 mg every 2 weeks. The maximum dose can be increased to 1500mg/day, divided into 2 times. For adults and children 12 years of age and older with a weight over 50kg: In case of combination therapy, a dose of 500mg/day may be initiated in 2 divided doses. Depending on individual patient tolerance, 500 mg may be increased or decreased every 2 to 4 weeks. The maximum dose is 1500mg/day, divided into 2 times. For children from 4 to 17 years old, weighing less than 50kg: Use a dose of 10mg/kg body weight/day, divided into 2 times. Depending on the individual response of the patient, the dose can be increased or decreased up to 10 mg every 2 weeks of treatment. The maximum dose can be increased to 30mg/kg body weight/day, divided into 2 times. For patients with hepatic or renal impairment: No dose reduction is required in patients with moderate or less hepatic impairment. For patients with renal impairment with creatinine clearance less than 70 ml/min, the maintenance dose should be adjusted to 50% of the recommended dose.
4. Contraindications of Levaked
Absolutely do not use the drug to treat cases of hypersensitivity or allergy to any ingredient of Levaked drug.5. Undesirable effects when using Levaked
When using Levaked drug, it is possible to experience undesirable effects on the organ systems in the body such as:Systemic symptoms: Usually seen as fatigue or weakness. Symptoms of disorders on the nervous system: Very common symptoms are drowsiness, in addition, symptoms such as memory loss, memory impairment, convulsions, loss of balance, headache, muscle tremors, distraction,... Psychiatric symptoms: The most common are agitation, depression, behavioral disturbances, drowsiness, abnormal behavior, anger, suicidal ideation or suicide. , anxiety, fear,... Gastrointestinal symptoms such as: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting or nausea, pancreatitis, liver failure, hepatitis, loss of appetite,... Respiratory system symptoms respiratory such as: Cough, nasopharyngitis. Symptoms of eyes and ears: Dizziness, double vision, blurred vision,... Muscle symptoms: Muscle pain. Skin symptoms: Erythema, rash, eczema, hair loss - hair loss. Blood symptoms: Thrombocytopenia. The side effects of Levaked drugs appear a lot, on almost every organ in the body, so you need to monitor carefully during the use of the drug to promptly report to your doctor and get the right treatment. for you.
6. Notes when using Levaked
When using Levaled you should note the following points:Levaled may reduce the ability to drive or operate machines. Do not use Levaled for pregnant and lactating women. Infants and children under 6 years of age are not suitable for use in tablet form. Levaked storage: In a dry place, avoid heat and moisture, the appropriate temperature is below 30 degrees Celsius, avoid direct sunlight.
7. Levaked drug interactions
When combining Levaked with other drugs or certain foods can cause some reactions. Therefore, it is advisable to consult a doctor before and during the use of Levaked.Levaked belongs to a group of psychotropic drugs used to treat epilepsy and convulsions. When using Levaked, you should absolutely follow your doctor's instructions. If you have any questions about Levaked, contact your doctor immediately.
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