Levipil 500 mg Tablet

Levipil 500 mg Tablet is an anti-convulsant medicine that contains 500 mg of levetiracetam in each tablet. It is used to help control certain types of seizures in people with epilepsy. Levipil 500 mg Tablet is a prescription product made by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and is supplied as a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Levetiracetam helps calm overactive brain signals that can trigger seizures. As a tablet, Levipil 500 mg is swallowed and absorbed to provide steady seizure-control dosing as directed by your prescriber.

Levipil 500 mg Tablet is a middle-strength option in this brand range, with Levipil 250 mg Tablet below it and Levipil 750 mg Tablet and Levipil 1000 mg Tablet above it. A doctor may choose Levipil 500 mg Tablet when a lower dose is not enough, but a higher strength is not yet needed, making it useful for dose adjustment and maintenance treatment.

• Adjunct treatment for partial-onset seizures
• Treatment for myoclonic seizures in epilepsy
• Treatment for primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures
• Seizure control as part of a long-term epilepsy plan

• Swallow Levipil 500 mg Tablet whole with water; do not chew or crush unless your doctor or pharmacist says it is safe to do so.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed, usually once or twice daily depending on your treatment plan.
• You may take Levipil 500 mg Tablet with or without food; taking it with food can help if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not stop taking it suddenly, because stopping anti-seizure medicine abruptly can increase seizure risk.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up unless your prescriber instructs you to.

Each Levipil 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of levetiracetam, which is a middle-strength tablet in this brand line. The doctor decides the exact dose and how often you should take it; for many patients it is taken once or twice a day, and the maximum daily amount depends on the condition being treated and your response to therapy, so follow your prescription label carefully.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Levetiracetam may include:

• Sleepiness or drowsiness, which may be more noticeable if you are new to levetiracetam
• Dizziness
• Tiredness or weakness
• Headache
• Irritability or mood changes
• Loss of appetite
• Nasal congestion or upper respiratory symptoms

• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Levipil 500 mg Tablet affects you, because dizziness and drowsiness can happen.
• Do not drink alcohol unless your doctor says it is okay, since alcohol can worsen sleepiness and coordination problems.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of depression, anxiety, or other mood disorders, because levetiracetam can affect mood in some people.
• Let your prescriber know if you have kidney problems, since levetiracetam dosing may need adjustment.
• Do not stop Levipil 500 mg Tablet suddenly without medical advice, even if you feel well.
• If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before use.
• Because this is a 500 mg strength, it may be a step-up or maintenance dose rather than the first dose for some patients; take only the strength prescribed for you.

• Other medicines that cause drowsiness, such as sleeping pills, opioids, or some anxiety medicines
• Alcohol
• Other anti-seizure medicines, which may require dose adjustments in a seizure regimen
• Any kidney-affecting medicines or conditions that may change how levetiracetam is cleared from the body

Store Levipil 500 mg Tablets in the original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat, and keep them out of reach of children.