Levetor-500 ER

Description

Levetor 500mg Tablet is an anti-epileptic medication, also known as an anticonvulsant, primarily used for the treatment and prevention of seizures (fits) in individuals with epilepsy. The active ingredient is levetiracetam, which belongs to a class of drugs that work by modulating abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

The precise mechanism by which levetiracetam exerts its antiepileptic effects is not fully understood, but it is believed to involve binding to a synaptic vesicle protein called SV2A (Synaptic Vesicle Glycoprotein 2A). By doing so, it helps to suppress the rapid and uncontrolled firing of nerve cells in the brain, thereby preventing the spread of electrical signals that trigger seizures. This action helps to control various types of seizures, including partial-onset seizures (which start in one part of the brain and may or may not spread) and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (also known as grand mal seizures, affecting both sides of the brain). It can also be used for myoclonic seizures.

Levetor 500mg Tablet is available in oral forms (tablets, and sometimes oral solutions) and can be used alone (monotherapy) or in combination with other anti-epileptic drugs (adjunctive therapy) to achieve better seizure control. It is generally advised as a long-term treatment, and patients are typically instructed to take it consistently, often at the same time each day, with or without food. The dosage is highly individualized and determined by a doctor based on the patient’s condition, age, weight, and response to the medication. Abruptly stopping or missing doses of Levetor can worsen seizures.

While generally well-tolerated, some common side effects can occur, particularly in the initial weeks of treatment, as the body adjusts to the medication. These often lessen over time. More serious but less common side effects can also occur. Patients are advised to inform their doctor about any pre-existing conditions, especially kidney problems, depression, or suicidal thoughts, and if they are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Regular monitoring, including blood tests for kidney function, may be recommended.