Levenue 250 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Epilepsy. Other than this, Levenue 250 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Levenue 250 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Levenue 250 Tablet include Fatigue, Headache, Drowsiness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Levenue 250 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Levenue 250 Tablet 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.
It is also important to note that Levenue 250 Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Levenue 250 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Levenue 250 Tablet related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Levenue 250 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Levenue 250 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Levenue 250 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Levenue 250 Tablet 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 |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Levenue 250 Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Levenue 250 Tablet 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 250 Tablet 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 250 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Levenue rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levenue 250 Tablet on the Liver?
Levenue is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Levenue 250 Tablet on the Heart?
Levenue is completely safe for the heart.
Levenue 250 Tablet 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 250 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levenue 250 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Levenue 250 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Levenue 250 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Levenue 250 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Levenue 250 Tablet can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levenue 250 Tablet
Taking Levenue 250 Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levenue 250 Tablet
Taking alcohol with Levenue 250 Tablet 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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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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