Levetiracetam (500mg)
Levihop Injection is used in the treatment of epilepsy/seizures.
5 ml in 1 vial
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Levihop Injection is antiepileptic medication. 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.
Related Warnings
Levihop Injection may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Levihop Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Levihop Injection is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Monitor the baby for sleepiness and adequate weight gain
Levihop Injection may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Levihop Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Levihop Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Levihop Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Levihop Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
However, a lower dose may be advised in patients with severe liver disease.
