Levic tablet 250mg

About Levic tablet 250mg

Levic tablet 250mg Uses

• Control of partial onset seizures in epilepsy
• Add on treatment for generalized seizures
• Long term seizure control in adults and children
• Management of myoclonic seizures in certain epilepsy types

Levic tablet 250mg Benefits

• Helps reduce the frequency of seizures over time
• Can be combined with other epilepsy medicines when needed
• Available in a low starting dose to ease patients into treatment
• Supports a more predictable daily routine for people with epilepsy

What Experts Say

Levetiracetam is one of the most commonly prescribed anti-epileptic medicines in Pakistan because it works well and has fewer drug interactions than older options. Neurologists in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Rawalpindi often start patients on a low dose like 250mg before increasing it.

This medicine helps calm overactive electrical signals in the brain that cause seizures. It does not cure epilepsy, but taken regularly it can significantly lower how often seizures happen and improve daily life for patients and families.

Doctors advise never stopping Levetiracetam suddenly, since this can trigger seizures. Regular follow up visits help the doctor adjust the dose safely and watch for mood changes, which are a known side effect in some patients.

Drug Class

• Anti-epileptic drug
• Pyrrolidine derivative
• Anticonvulsant

Levic tablet 250mg formula

• Levetiracetam 250mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Levic tablet 250mg?

• Levic 250mg is usually taken twice daily, with or without food.
• The tablet should be swallowed whole with a glass of water.
• The dose is often increased gradually by the doctor over a few weeks.
• This medicine should be taken at the same times each day for best results.
• It should never be stopped suddenly without medical advice.

Drug Interactions

• Other Anti-epileptic Drugs: Combining with other seizure medicines may increase drowsiness.
• Alcohol: Drinking alcohol can worsen dizziness and drowsiness caused by this medicine.
• Sedatives: Using with sleeping pills or anti-anxiety medicines increases sedation.

Risks and warnings

• Mood Changes: Some patients may experience irritability, anxiety or low mood while on this medicine.
• Drowsiness: Levetiracetam can cause sleepiness, which may affect driving or operating machinery.
• Withdrawal Seizures: Stopping the medicine abruptly can cause seizures to return or worsen.
• Kidney Function: Dose adjustment is needed in patients with reduced kidney function.
• Pregnancy: Should only be used in pregnancy if clearly needed, under specialist advice.

Levic tablet 250mg Side Effects

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Irritability or mood changes
• Weakness or fatigue
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Difficulty concentrating

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C away from heat and moisture.
• Keep the tablets in their original pack until use.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack.