Levetiracetam Epicetam 500mg Injection, Vial

  • Product Name : Levetiracetam Epicetam 500mg Injection, Vial
  • Category : Injection
  • Manufacturer Name : Neon
  • Trade Name : EPICETAM 500mg injection
  • Available Dosage :
  • Packing :
  • Pack Insert/Leaflet : vial
  • Ingredients : Levetiracetam
  • Formulation : Injection
  • Therapeutic use : Epilepsy/Seizures
  • Production Capacity : 100000

Description:-

Introduction of Epicetam Injection:


Epicetam Injection is an antiepileptic medication used to treat seizures (fits) in epilepsy. It can be used alone or alongside other medications. It helps prevent seizures as long as you continue taking it.


Epicetam Injection is given as an infusion (slow trickle) into a vein under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It is generally used for short-term control of seizures when treatment with oral medication isn't feasible (e.g., when the patient is unconscious). You should keep taking it as long as your doctor has instructed, even if you feel well. If you stop or miss doses, your seizures could worsen. Your doctor is likely to prescribe you oral drugs for long-term seizure control after treatment with this infusion has been completed.


Uses of Epicetam Injection:


Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures


Benefits of Epicetam Injection:


In Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures:


Epicetam Injection belongs to a group of medications called anticonvulsants (or antiepileptics). It works by slowing down electrical signals in the brain that cause seizures (fits). This medication can be used to control various types of seizures  myoclonic, partial onset, and primary generalized tonic-clonic (or grand mal). It can also help reduce symptoms like confusion, uncontrolled jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. The medication can enable you to do some activities that you would otherwise be prohibited or afraid to do (like swimming and driving). It may take several weeks for this medication to work (because the dose must be increased slowly), and during this time, you may still have seizures. You should keep taking it even if you feel well and are not having any seizures. Missing doses may trigger a seizure. Do not stop using this medication until your doctor advises you.


Mechanism of Action of Epicetam Injection:


Epicetam Injection is an antiepileptic drug. 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.