Eplipsa (250mg) 30 Tablets

This medicine is used to treat seizures. It contains Levetiracetam, which is in a class of medicines called anticonvulsants. It works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

Anticonvulsants

This medicine acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to reduce the number and severity of seizures to treat:

• Partial-onset seizures
• Primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (in combination with other medications)

Take the tablet orally and swallow it with a glass of water without chewing. Take it with or without food as recommended by your doctor.

Seek medical help immediately if you think you have overdosed on this medicaton. Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, agitation, aggression, shallow breathing, weakness, or fainting.

If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don't remember missing the dose, don't double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.

Take this medicine with or without food and stay hydrated.

Do not use this medication if:

• You have a hypersensitivity or are allergic to any component of the medicine.
• You have hepatic or renal insufficiency.
• You are a lactating mother.

Common side effects include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Headache
• Depression

Understand these precautions and warnings before starting the medication:

• Take with caution if there has been a history of drug-related allergy
• Don’t operate heavy machinery or do anything that requires alertness.

Ask your doctor about any possible drug interactions, and discuss every medicine you have been taking.

Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.

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Always follow your doctor's advice and never self-medicate.