Louistram: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Louistram Benefits & Uses

Louistram is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Louistram 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: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Recommended for above 4 years old
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 7 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Louistram Related Warnings

Is the use of Louistram safe for pregnant women?

Louistram may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Louistram, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Louistram safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Louistram as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Louistram on the Kidneys?

Louistram rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Louistram on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Louistram on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Louistram on the Heart?

Louistram is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Louistram with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Alprazolam

Amitriptyline

Amoxapine

Budesonide

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Paracetamol,Codeine

Paracetamol,Tramadol

Louistram Contraindications

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

Depression
Suicidal Tendency
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy
Anemia

Frequently asked Questions about Louistram

Is this Louistram habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Louistram has not been reported.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Louistram as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Louistram 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 Louistram can treat mental disorders.

Yes

Louistram Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Louistram

It is safe to take Louistram with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Louistram

Taking Louistram with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Louistram

Question over 5 years ago

What is Louistram?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Louistram is a brand name of levetiracetam and is available in the form of tablet, syrup, and injection. It belongs to the class of drug known as antiepileptics (pyrrolidine anticonvulsants). It is a prescription drug which is used for the treatment of epilepsy (seizures).

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Louistram and gabapentin together?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Louistram and gabapentin can be taken together because no harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. Hence, it is safe to take Louistram along with gabapentin.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Louistram cause constipation?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Louistram might cause constipation. It is a rare side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind constipation is unknown. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Louistram cause hair loss?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Louistram cause hair loss. However, the exact cause of hair loss is unknown but it is presumed that this drug causes temporary thinning of hairs. Hair loss induced by this drug is reversible in nature and it goes away after discontinuation of this drug.

Question over 5 years ago

How to take Louistram?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Take Louistram 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function.