Brevipil Benefits & Uses

Brevipil is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Epilepsy

Brevipil Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Brevipil Related Warnings

Is the use of Brevipil safe for pregnant women?

Brevipil may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Brevipil again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Brevipil safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Brevipil in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Brevipil is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Brevipil on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Brevipil on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Brevipil on the Liver?

Brevipil has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Brevipil on the Heart?

Using Brevipil does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Brevipil with Other Drugs

Brevipil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Isoniazid,Pyrazinamide,Rifampicin

Alprazolam

Amitriptyline

Paracetamol,Codeine

Codeine

Diazepam

Brevipil Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Brevipil unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Suicidal Tendency
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Brevipil

Is this Brevipil habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Brevipil is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Brevipil . So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Brevipil should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, taking Brevipil can treat mental disorders.

Yes

Brevipil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Brevipil

Taking Brevipil with food can show serious side effects. Consult the doctor to avoid this.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Brevipil

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Brevipil as it can have severe side effects.

Severe