Briviact 50mg Tablet

Short Description

Briviact 50mg Tablet is an anti-epileptic medicine used to treat seizures (fits) in epilepsy. It can be used alone or along with other medicines.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Briviact 50mg Tablet suppresses the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. You can take it regularly with or without food but try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your seizures. It may be increased gradually. It is generally advised as a long-term treatment. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to even if you feel well. If you stop or miss doses your seizures could get worse. Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to. This is because stopping the medicine suddenly could make your seizures worse.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Briviact 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

dizziness headache nausea vomiting behavioral changes aggressive behavior irritation agitation etc.

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Briviact 50mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Briviact 50mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Briviact 50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Briviact 50mg Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It works by attaching itself 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.

Take a healthy diet along with regular exercise. Practice yoga every day. Get enough sleep at nighttime. Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/ laptop. Take your medication on time. Do not drive or use machinery if it may cause sleepiness or dizziness. Inform your doctor if you have a history of liver disease, kidney disease or drug abuse. Do not stop using Briviact 50mg Tablet without talking to your doctor even if you feel better.