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Intalevi 500 has the main ingredient Levetiracetam 500mg belongs to the group of psychotropic drugs. Let's find out information about Intalevi 500 in the article below to have an effective way to use the drug.
1. What does intalevi 500 do?
Intalevi 500 has the main ingredient Levetiracetam 500mg belongs to the group of psychotropic drugs.
Indications: Intalevi 500 is indicated in the treatment of partial seizures in adults with epilepsy.
2. Dosage of Intalevi 500
The daily dose of Intalevi 500 is 1000mg, 2000mg, and 3000mg divided equally into 2 doses. Treatment should be initiated at a dose of 1000 mg/day, divided into 2 divided doses per day (500 mg once daily). The dose may be increased by 1000 mg/day every 2 weeks to a maximum daily dose of 3000 mg.
3. Contraindications of Intalevi 500
Intalevi 500 is contraindicated in patients with a history of allergy to Levetiracetam or any of its ingredients.4. Side effects of intalevi 500
The most common side effects when Intalevi 500 is used in combination with other antiepileptic drugs include somnolence, weakness, infection, and dizziness.
5. Precautions of Intalevi 500
Nervous effects: Adverse effects on the central nervous system are classified into the following categories: Drowsiness and fatigue, coordination difficulties, abnormal behavior. In clinical trials, 15 to 45% of epileptic patients treated with levetiacelam 4000 mg/day experienced somnolence and weakness. Some patients also have coordination difficulties (ataxia, abnormal gait). Drowsiness, weakness, and coordination difficulties most commonly occur within the first 4 weeks of treatment. Epilepsy patients treated with Levetiracetam have experienced hallucinations, depression, and other behavioral symptoms). In addition, some patients treated with levetiracetam experienced suicidal thoughts. Patients only take intalevi 500 when prescribed by a doctor. Use in patients with renal failure: Caution should be exercised when administering Intalevi 500 to patients with moderate to severe renal impairment, hemodialysis patients. The dose of Intalevi 500 should be reduced for patients with impaired renal function and an additional dose for patients after dialysis. Pregnancy: There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Use Intalevi during pregnancy only if the potential benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus. Lactation: Levetiracetam is excreted in human milk. Because of the potential for serious adverse effects in nursing infants, a decision must be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug. Use in children: Safety and effectiveness in patients younger than 4 years of age have not been studied. Use caution when using the drug for patients who are driving or operating machinery. The manufacturer recommends that patients should not drive or operate machinery until it is known for certain that their ability to perform these activities is not affected by the drug. The article has provided information about the uses, doses and precautions when using Intalevi 500. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Intalevi 500 exactly as directed by your doctor.
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