Uses of Torleva 500

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1. What is Torleva 500?

What is Torleva 500? Torleva 500 is a psychotropic drug. The main ingredient of the drug contains Levetiracetam 500mg.
Levetiracetam is an anticonvulsant in the class of antipsychotics. It is used in combination with other medicines to treat epilepsy, to help reduce the frequency of seizures in both adults and children.
Levetiracetam is indicated for use in the monotherapy of partial-onset epilepsy with or without secondary generalization. The drug is intended for use in patients over 16 years of age. Besides, the drug is also indicated in the combination treatment:
Children over 4 years old and adults with partial-onset epilepsy with or without secondary generalization. Adults and children over 12 years of age with a diagnosis of myoclonic epilepsy. Adults with generalized tonic-clonic seizures and children over 6 years of age with idiopathic generalized epilepsy.

2. Uses of the drug Torleva 500

Indications for use of Torleva 500 in the following cases:
Single dose treatment in adults and adolescents over 16 years of age newly diagnosed with epilepsy. Treatment of patients diagnosed with partial seizures with or without secondary generalization. Used in combination with other antiepileptic drugs to treat:
Primary or primary partial seizures, with or without secondary generalization. The drug is used for both adults, adolescents, and children from 1 month of age and older. Treatment of myoclonic seizures in adults, myoclonic epilepsy in adolescents 12 years of age and older. In addition, the drug is also used to treat cases of spasticity with primary generalized seizures in adults, and idiopathic generalized epilepsy in adolescents over 12 years of age.
Contraindicated to use the drug in people with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the drug.

3. Dosage and how to use Torleva 500

Torleva 500 is produced in the form of film-coated tablets, packed in 10 blisters, each blister has 10 pills. Dosage of Torleva 500 varies depending on the condition and severity of the disease, this will be approved by the prescription of the specialist. It is recommended that patients take the drug twice a day, morning and night, before going to bed, maintaining it at the same time every day throughout the course of treatment. According to recommendations, the drug can be used in the treatment of chronic cases. However, the time of using the drug and stopping the drug will have to be according to the doctor's prescription. How to take medicine: Currently, Torleva 500 is taken orally, can be taken with or without meals.

4. Side effects and notes when taking the drug

Because the drug contains Levetiracetam, when taking Torleva 500, there may be problems related to this ingredient. When studying the effects of Levetiracetam, it was found that the incidence of adverse events in different age groups of patients with the disease was different. Specifically:
In monotherapy studies, patients taking the drug often experienced fatigue and somnolence. The rate of side effects in this subject was 49.8%. When studied in pediatric patients, the rate of undesirable effects was about 40.2%. Common side effects in pediatric patients include somnolence, fear, emotional instability, hostility, excitability, weakness, headache, anorexia, and poor appetite. In fact, the safety of the drug for adults and pediatric patients is similar. For patients with myoclonic epilepsy between the ages of 12 and 65 years, the risk of adverse events may range from 30% to 33.3%. The main symptoms are headache and drowsiness. For the group of people aged 4 - 65 years old with a diagnosis of idiopathic generalized epilepsy presenting with primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, the risk of adverse events accounted for about 29.8%, mainly experience fatigue while taking the drug. Common side effects associated with the use of the drug:
Drowsiness, headache, dizziness, weakness, feeling tired. Memory loss or impairment, balance disorder, concentration disorder, depression. Severe cases can cause anxiety disorders, hallucinations, psychosis leading to suicidal thoughts and behavior. Digestive disorders: vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, diarrhea, loss of appetite.. In addition, conditions such as blurred vision, double vision, muscle pain, respiratory infections, nasopharyngitis may occur. , cough a lot, itchy skin rash, eczema ... Some side effects have been reported after circulating the drug such as: pancreatitis, liver failure, liver dysfunction, weight loss, hair loss, hair loss, etc. leukopenia...
To ensure effectiveness and safety for patients when treated with Torleva 500, it is important to note the following:
Use the drug according to the doctor's instructions, do not change it yourself. change the dosage increase or decrease without consulting the doctor and people with medical expertise. Do not suddenly stop taking the drug, stopping the use of the drug requires a prescription from the treating doctor. When taking the drug, it should be taken with filtered water, not with milk or fruit juices, especially alcoholic beverages or stimulants. This not only reduces the effectiveness of the medication, but can also increase the risk of unwanted effects. Pregnant and lactating women should not use Torleva 500. Do not use the drug for infants, the tablet form is not suitable for children under 6 years old because it can cause choking or choking. The drug contains the main ingredient Levetiracetam can cause drowsiness, dizziness, not suitable for use by people who have to drive or operate machinery. In case of overdose, it is necessary to monitor the body's abnormal signs, contact a specialist or the nearest medical facility for advice and support for timely handling. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, if it's almost time for the next dose, skip the old dose. Do not double the next dose to make up for the missed dose. Store medications according to the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use the medicine after the expiry date printed on the package. Keep medicine out of reach of children. If a child needs to take medication, it must be supervised by an adult. Epilepsy and convulsions are one of the health conditions that occur a lot in clinical practice, which can endanger the life and development of children if not treated promptly. In addition to understanding the disease, being equipped with knowledge about disease-modifying drugs is also essential to serve yourself and your family. Please contact specialist doctors if you or a loved one are having health problems for more specific and detailed advice on the disease and the most optimal treatment methods.

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