Levenue is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Epilepsy. The alternative uses of Levenue have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Levenue is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Levenue also has some side effects, the most common being Fatigue, Headache, Drowsiness. While these are the most often observed Levenue side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Levenue are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Levenue's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Levenue's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Levenue contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Levenue with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Levenue, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Levenue is used to treat the following -
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 |
2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Levenue is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Levenue safe for pregnant women?
Levenue can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Levenue right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Levenue safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Levenue for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Levenue on the Kidneys?
Levenue rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levenue on the Liver?
Levenue is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Levenue on the Heart?
Levenue is completely safe for the heart.
Levenue should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levenue unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levenue habit forming or addictive?
Levenue does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Levenue you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Levenue is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Levenue can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levenue
Taking Levenue with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levenue
Taking alcohol with Levenue can be dangerous.
No, Levenue is a prescription drug, so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's advice because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
Initially Levenue is given for short-term treatment up to 2-4 weeks later the patient is called for follow up visit and depending on his medical condition doctor might prescribe it for a longer period. You are advised to take Levenue as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Levenue contains levetiracetam which is an anti-epileptic agent. The exact mechanism for antiepileptic activity is not known but it is presumed that Levenue works by preventing the release of chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) in the brain by binding to specific proteins (synaptic vesicle protein). It indirectly helps in increasing the activity of inhibitory neurotransmitter (GABA) which prevents the abnormal activity in the brain. In this way Levenue prevents from the seizures.
No, Levenue does not contain acetaminophen (paracetamol). It contains levetiracetam which is an anti-convulsant prescription drug used for the treatment of partial onset seizure, myoclonic seizures, and generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
No, Levenue is not a steroid. It belongs to the class of drug known as antiepileptics (pyrrolidine anticonvulsants).
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