Levic Tablet 500mg

About Levic Tablet 500mg

Levic Tablet 500mg Uses

• Seizure control for partial onset epilepsy in adults and children.
• Treatment support for myoclonic seizures in juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.
• Add-on therapy for primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
• Combination therapy alongside other anti-epileptic drugs when seizures persist.
• Long-term seizure prevention in people with diagnosed epilepsy.

Levic Tablet 500mg Benefits

• A steady drop in seizure frequency with regular daily use.
• Fast absorption into the body after each dose.
• Fewer drug interactions compared to many older anti-epileptic tablets.
• A simple twice daily schedule that supports better adherence.

What Experts Say

Neurologists consider levetiracetam a preferred add-on option for epilepsy because it rarely interacts with other medicines. It works differently from older anticonvulsants by attaching to a protein inside brain cells that controls how nerve signals are released between neurons.

Doctors in Pakistan often favor it because routine blood level monitoring is not usually needed, unlike some older seizure medicines. This makes long-term treatment more practical for families managing epilepsy, especially in areas where regular lab access is limited or costly, and it suits patients already taking several other medicines.

Specialists still recommend regular checkups since mood changes, irritability, or low energy can appear during treatment, particularly in children and teenagers. Sudden stopping is strongly discouraged because it can trigger a rebound in seizure activity, so doses should never be skipped without medical advice.

Drug Class

• Antiepileptic (anticonvulsant), pyrrolidone derivative

Levic Tablet 500mg formula

• Levetiracetam

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Levic Tablet 500mg?

• Take this tablet exactly as your doctor has prescribed, usually twice a day.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water, with or without food.
• Take doses about 12 hours apart to keep a steady level in your body.
• Continue the tablet daily even after your seizures come under control.
• Ask your doctor before stopping this medicine, even for a short break.

Drug Interactions

• Alcohol: Combining alcohol with this tablet increases drowsiness and dizziness.
• Other Antiepileptic Drugs: Combining them can add to sedation and slow reaction times.
• Sedatives and Sleep Medicines: Using them together deepens drowsiness and can affect breathing.
• Probenecid: This gout medicine can raise levels of the active metabolite in the blood.
• Methotrexate: Taking both together can reduce how quickly the body clears each drug.

Risks and warnings

• Mood Changes: This medicine can cause irritability, agitation, or low mood in some people, especially children.
• Drowsiness: It can make you sleepy or slow your reflexes, so avoid driving until you know how it affects you.
• Kidney Function: People with reduced kidney function usually need a lower dose, since the body clears this drug mainly through the kidneys.
• Pregnancy: This medicine should be used only if your doctor feels the benefit for seizure control outweighs the risk to the baby.
• Sudden Withdrawal: Stopping this tablet abruptly can trigger more frequent seizures or, rarely, status epilepticus.

Levic Tablet 500mg Side Effects

• Drowsiness and tiredness
• Dizziness or unsteady walking
• Headache
• Irritability or mood swings
• Loss of appetite
• Weakness in the arms or legs
• Cold like symptoms in children
• Difficulty concentrating

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Keep the strip in its original pack until you are ready to take a dose.
• Keep this medicine out of reach and sight of children.
• Discard tablets that are damaged, discolored, or past their expiry date.