Lerace Injection 500mg/5ml

Lerace Injection Uses

Lerace injection is used to control seizures associated with epilepsy in children and adults. It contains Levetiracetam as the active ingredient. Levetiracetam belongs to the class of drugs known as antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). It is effective in controlling seizures and can reduce them by half in around 20% to 40% of people who take it.

Lerace Injection 500mg/5ml formula

• Levetiracetam

Available forms

• Injection

Risks and warnings

Generally, Lerace injection is well tolerated. However, you should know its risks and warnings so that you do not take it when the risk is greater than the benefit.

When your healthcare provider prescribes you any medication, they do so based on the risk versus benefit ratio. Therefore you should give a complete medication and medical history to your healthcare provider. In this way, you can avoid the adverse effects of certain medications.

The risks and warnings associated with Lerace injection are:

• Pregnancy:

It is recommended to ask your doctor whether to take this drug if you are pregnant.

• Breastfeeding:

Lerace injection is contraindicated in breastfeeding females hence you should avoid taking it if you are lactating.

• Hypersensitivity:

Patients allergic to Levetiracetam or any of the ingredients in Lerace injection should refrain from its use

• Driving:

Avoid driving while taking Lerace injection as it can cause drowsiness and affect your ability to drive.

• Alcohol:

Alcohol consumption should be avoided when taking Lerace injection.

• Suicidal thoughts:

Patients taking antiepileptic drugs like Lerace injection are at a greater risk of experiencing suicidal thoughts. Therefore, special care must be given to such patients to ensure they don’t harm themselves.

How to use Lerace Injection 500mg/5ml?

• The injection should be administered by or under the supervision of a health care professional.
• For intravenous use only
• The frequency and dosage depends on your symptoms and response to the treatment
• Do not use it if the bottle appears to be damaged or there's any discoloration or particles in the liquid.
• Do not use it after the expiration date

Lerace Injection Side Effects

The common side effects of Lerace injection are:

• Drowsiness
• Sleepiness
• Stomach upset
• Asthenia
• Loss of appetite

Drug Interactions

Lerace injection can interact with the following drugs:

• Orlistat

Storage Conditions

• Store the medicine at room temperature
• Keep out of reach and sight of children
• Protect it from sunlight and moisture