Levetiracetam Pharmacology

Levetiracetam

About Levetiracetam
It is S-enantiomer of etiracetam. Anticonvulsant medication used to treat epilepsy.
Mechanism of Action of Levetiracetam
The exact mechanism for levetiracetam is unknown. However, the drug binds to a synaptic vesicle protein, SV2A, which is believed to impede nerve conduction across synapses.
Pharmacokinets of Levetiracetam
Metabolism :- Enzymatic hydrolysis of acetamide group
Half life :- 6 - 8 hr
Excretion :-Urinary
Onset of Action for Levetiracetam
N/A
Duration of Action for Levetiracetam
N/A
Half Life of Levetiracetam
N/A
Side Effects of Levetiracetam
1. Hair loss
2. Anxiety
3. Depression
4. Headache
5. Nausea.
Contra-indications of Levetiracetam
N/A
Special Precautions while taking Levetiracetam
N/A
Pregnancy Related Information
N/A
Old Age Related Information
N/A
Breast Feeding Related Information
N/A
Children Related Information
N/A
Indications for Levetiracetam
1.Anticonvulsant.
2.Neuropathic pain.
3.Tourette syndrome, autism, and anxiety disorder.
Interactions for Levetiracetam
N/A
Typical Dosage for Levetiracetam
It is usually taken twice a day, once in the morning and once at night, with or without food.
Schedule of Levetiracetam
N/A
Storage Requirements for Levetiracetam
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture
Effects of Missed Dosage of Levetiracetam
If it has only been a few hours since the time you were scheduled to take the dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Effects of Overdose of Levetiracetam
Immediately contact a poison information centre or if emergency exist,hospitalize the patient.

Home Delivery for Levetiracetam in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for levetiracetam and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for levetiracetam may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take levetiracetam only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for levetiracetam before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for levetiracetam with the pharmacy.

Levetiracetam is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for levetiracetam might be better known than levetiracetam itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have levetiracetam in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for levetiracetam.