Keppra WG Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets
Prescription required
Manufacturer
UCB India Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Levetiracetam (750mg)
Keppra WG Tablet is an anti-epileptic medicine used to treat seizures (fits) in epilepsy.
Introduction:
Keppra WG Tablet suppresses the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. You can take it with or without food but try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Your doctor will advise the right dose for you. 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.
Dosage Form:
Tablet
Side Effects:
How to Use:
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. Keppra WG Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it Works:
Keppra WG Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It works by attaching 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.
Quick Tips:
Introduction:
Keppra WG Tablet suppresses the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. You can take it with or without food but try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Your doctor will advise the right dose for you. 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.
Dosage Form:
Tablet
Side Effects:
- headache
- irritation
- sleepiness
- behavior changes
- aggressive behavior
- decreased appetite
How to Use:
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. Keppra WG Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it Works:
Keppra WG Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It works by attaching 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.
Quick Tips:
- 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 you feel sleepy.
- Do not stop using Keppra WG Tablet without talking to your doctor even if you feel better.
Alcohol Warning:
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Keppra WG Tablet.
Pregnancy Warning:
Keppra WG Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breastfeeding Warning:
Keppra WG Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Monitor the baby for sleepiness and adequate weight gain.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Keppra WG Tablet.
Pregnancy Warning:
Keppra WG Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breastfeeding Warning:
Keppra WG Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Monitor the baby for sleepiness and adequate weight gain.
Keppra WG Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets
Prescription required
Manufacturer
UCB India Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Levetiracetam (750mg)