Keppra 500mg Tablet 10's

• Keppra 500mg Tablet is an anti-epileptic medicine that contains Levetiracetam 500mg used to treat seizures (fits) in epilepsy. It can be used alone or with other medicines
• Keppra 500mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants (or anti-epileptics) that can be used to control various types of seizures—myoclonic, partial-onset, and primary generalized tonic-clonic (or grand mal)
• It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety
• Chemical Class: Pyrrolidinone & Acetamide Derivative
• Addictive Drug: No
• Therapeutic Class: Neuro CNS
• Action Class: Synaptic vesicle 2A protein-ligand (AED)
• Schedule “H” prescription drug Caution: Not to be sold without the prescription of a registered medical practitioner
• Store below 30°C
• Keep out of the reach of children

Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

• It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Keppra 500mg Tablet to avoid unpleasant side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, or sleepiness. It can also lead to a life-threatening condition like a coma
• Contact your doctor or seek help immediately if your mood changes for the worse and you have thoughts of harming or killing yourself
• Keppra 500mg Tablet may also interact with a multivitamin, multi-mineral, or other herbal supplements, inform your doctor if you are taking supplements
• If you missed a dose of Keppra 500mg Tablet take it as soon as possible if you have time but if it’s time for your next dose skip the missed dose and continue the regular schedule. Do not take a double dose of the tablet
  
  
  Keppra 500mg Tablet may interact with the following drugs inform your doctor
  
   
• Antianxiety or Antiepileptic medicines
• Anti-HIV drugs
• Acidity medicine
• Drugs to treat chronic alcoholism
• Anti-tuberculosis drug
• Anti-Parkinson’s drug
• Asthma drugs

Keppra 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. It is safe if prescribed by a doctor only for breastfeeding mothers

• Keppra 500mg Tablet should be taken regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures
• Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have a sufficient amount of medicine present with you
• Take a healthy diet along with regular exercise
• Practice yoga every day
• Get enough sleep
• Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/ laptop
• Take your medication on time
• It may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery
• Do not stop using Keppra 500mg Tablet without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better

• Sleepiness
• Dizziness or Fatigue or Headache
• Decreased appetite
• Behavioural changes
• Aggressive behaviour
• Irritation
• Agitation
• Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
• Infection

Take Keppra 500mg Tablet before or after eating food but try to take it at the same time each day. Swallow it as a whole, do not chew, crush or break it

Keppra 500mg Tablet is an antiepileptic medication that contains Levetiracetam 500mg


It attaches to specific sites (SV2A) on the surfaces of nerve cells


This suppresses the abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain and prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures

Q. Does Keppra 500mg Tablet cause sleep?
Yes, Keppra 500mg Tablet can make you feel sleepy. Therefore, during the initial phase of treatment, avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights, or participating in potentially dangerous activities until you know how this medicine affects you


Q. What is Keppra 500mg Tablet used for?
Keppra 500mg Tablet contains Levetiracetam 500mg used for the treatment of seizures or fits in epilepsy


Q. When do you take Keppra 500mg Tablet?
Take Keppra 500mg Tablet before or after eating food at the same time each day as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole, do not chew, crush or break it

• Patients with Kidney disease must consult their doctor as dose adjustments are required for Keppra 500mg Tablet
• It is safe if properly prescribed for patients with Liver disease
• Consult your doctor if you have kidney problems, depression, or suicidal thoughts
• Keppra 500mg Tablet effectiveness is affected in haemodialysis (when kidneys are not naturally able to perform a function), anaemia (low haemoglobin level)
• Obese people (with a BMI greater than 25) should consult a doctor before taking Keppra 500mg Tablet