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Levera XR 500mg
Levera XR 500mg is primarily used in the treatment and management of epilepsy to control various types of seizures, including:
- Partial-onset seizures: Seizures that begin in one specific area of the brain. It can be used as monotherapy (alone) or as adjunctive therapy (in combination with other antiepileptic medications).
- Myoclonic seizures: Sudden, brief, shock-like jerks of muscles.
- Primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (Grand Mal seizures): Seizures that affect both sides of the brain, involving stiffening and jerking movements, and loss of consciousness.
- Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) and Idiopathic generalized epilepsy.
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Levera XR 500mg is an extended-release tablet containing Levetiracetam 500mg as its active pharmaceutical ingredient. It is an antiepileptic drug (AED), also known as an anticonvulsant, primarily used in the management of epilepsy and various types of seizures. The “XR” in its name signifies “extended release,” meaning the medication is formulated to release the active drug gradually over a prolonged period. This allows for less frequent dosing (often once or twice daily), which can improve patient adherence and maintain more consistent blood levels of the medication throughout the day.
Levetiracetam, the active compound, works by a unique mechanism of action compared to many other antiepileptic drugs. It is believed to bind to a specific protein called synaptic vesicle glycoprotein 2A (SV2A), which is located on synaptic vesicles in the brain. By binding to SV2A, Levetiracetam modulates the release of neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) in the brain. This action helps to suppress abnormal neuronal activity and prevent the spread of excessive electrical signals that lead to seizures. It essentially helps to stabilize the overactive electrical impulses in the brain without affecting normal neuronal excitability.
Levera XR 500mg is generally well-tolerated, but like all medications, it can have side effects. Common side effects often include drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, headache, irritation, behavioral changes (like aggression or agitation), and decreased appetite. More serious, though less common, side effects can include suicidal thoughts or severe allergic reactions.
Because it’s an extended-release formulation, it’s crucial that Levera XR 500mg tablets are swallowed whole and not crushed, chewed, or broken, as this would compromise the extended-release mechanism and could lead to a rapid release of the drug, potentially increasing side effects or reducing efficacy.
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