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Levilex 100mg Injection
Prescription Required
Overview
Introduction
Levilex 100mg Injection is an anti-epileptic medicine used to treat seizures in epilepsy. It can be used alone or along with other medicines. It helps to prevent seizures for as long as you continue to take it.
It is generally advised as a long-term treatment. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well. If you stop or miss doses your seizures could get worse. Your doctor is likely to prescribe you oral medicines after the treatment with this medicine. It is advisable not to change the brand of medication without doctor consultation and keep enough stock with you.
Very few people taking it have any serious problems but the most common side effects of this medicine include application site reaction, sleepiness, headache, loss of appetite, stomach pain, and diarrhea. You may also experience aggressive or abnormal behavior, depression, insomnia, dizziness, problems with balance, stomach pain, and rash. Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. Most do not need medical attention, but some of them can be serious. Let your doctor know if you have any symptoms – there may be ways of preventing or reducing them. A small number of people being treated with this medicine have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves. Contact your doctor if your mood changes for the worse.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, depression or suicidal thoughts and if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Alcohol may increase the risk of seizures and worsen the side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine. Drowsiness and dizziness may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Your kidney function may need to be tested often while taking this medicine.
It is generally advised as a long-term treatment. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well. If you stop or miss doses your seizures could get worse. Your doctor is likely to prescribe you oral medicines after the treatment with this medicine. It is advisable not to change the brand of medication without doctor consultation and keep enough stock with you.
Very few people taking it have any serious problems but the most common side effects of this medicine include application site reaction, sleepiness, headache, loss of appetite, stomach pain, and diarrhea. You may also experience aggressive or abnormal behavior, depression, insomnia, dizziness, problems with balance, stomach pain, and rash. Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. Most do not need medical attention, but some of them can be serious. Let your doctor know if you have any symptoms – there may be ways of preventing or reducing them. A small number of people being treated with this medicine have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves. Contact your doctor if your mood changes for the worse.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, depression or suicidal thoughts and if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Alcohol may increase the risk of seizures and worsen the side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine. Drowsiness and dizziness may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Your kidney function may need to be tested often while taking this medicine.
Uses of Levilex Injection
Side effects of Levilex Injection
Common
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Sleepiness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Nausea
- Infection
- Behavioural changes
- Irritability
- Depression
- Vertigo
- Cough
- Balance disorder (loss of balance)
- Tremor
- Abdominal pain
- Indigestion
- Rash
- Nervousness
- Nasal congestion
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Convulsion
How to use Levilex Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Levilex Injection works
Levilex 100mg Injection is an antiepileptic medication. It works by attaching to specific sites (SV2A) on the surfaces of nerve cells. This suppresses the abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain and prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Levilex 100mg Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Levilex 100mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Levilex 100mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Monitor the baby for sleepiness and adequate weight gain.
Monitor the baby for sleepiness and adequate weight gain.
Driving
UNSAFE
Levilex 100mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Levilex 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Levilex 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Levilex 100mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Levilex 100mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
However, a lower dose may be advised in patients with severe liver disease.
However, a lower dose may be advised in patients with severe liver disease.
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Quick Tips
- It is given as IV infusion under the supervision of a doctor.
- Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
- Take a healthy diet along with regular exercise.
- Practice yoga every day.
- Get enough sleep at nighttime.
- Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/ laptop.
- Take your medication on time.
- It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease. The dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.
Patient Concerns
Do you have any questions related to Levilex 100mg Injection ?
FAQs
Q. Will the use of Levilex affect my fertility?
Levilex is not known to affect fertility in males or females. However, talk to your doctor if you are facing fertility issues while taking this medicine.
Q. Can the use of Levilex cause sleepiness?
Yes, Levilex can make you feel sleepy. At the beginning of your treatment: do not drive, operate machinery, work at heights, or participate in potentially dangerous activities, until you know how this medicine affects you.
Q. I have gained weight since I started taking Levilex. Is it because of Levilex? What should I do?
Weight gain is an uncommon side effect of Levilex though it may also cause weight loss. It may vary from person to person. To prevent weight gain you can eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, include more vegetables and fruits in your diet and exercise regularly. If you still have issues with your weight, consult your doctor.
Q. What should I do if I forget to take Levilex?
If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip it and take the next dose as scheduled. Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose that you missed. This may increase the chance of side effects. If you are not sure what to do, you can contact your doctor.
Q. How long does Levilex take to show its effect?
Levilex may take a few weeks to start working properly since the dose is increased slowly. Your seizures may continue until Levilex starts working completely.
Q. For how long do I need to take Levilex?
You should continue to take Levilex for as long as your doctor advises you to. Do not stop taking it suddenly because this may increase the risk of seizures which may be difficult to control.
Q. Will I get addicted to Levilex if I use it for a long time?
No, Levilex is not habit forming. No physical or psychological dependence has been reported with Levilex.
Q. What symptoms can occur if someone takes excess of Levilex?
Overdose of Levilex can cause sleepiness, agitation, aggression, decrease of alertness, inhibition of breathing and coma. In case of an overdose, the patient should be provided immediate medical care in a nearby hospital.
Q. How do I wean myself off Levilex?
The dose of Levilex should be slowly reduced and it may take a few months before you can stop it completely. Do not reduce the dose without asking your doctor. However, if you get a serious side effect, such as a severe skin condition, your doctor may tell you to stop taking Levilex straight away, even if you have epilepsy.
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