Epitam 250Mg

Product Overview

Epitam 250Mg tablets, containing Levetiracetam, are an antiepileptic medication used to treat various types of seizures in patients with epilepsy. This medication helps control the electrical activity in the brain that causes seizures.

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Benefits of Use

• Effective in treating partial-onset seizures, myoclonic seizures in juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
• Helps reduce the frequency and severity of epileptic seizures, improving quality of life for patients.
• Can be used as monotherapy or adjunctive therapy with other antiepileptic drugs, as directed by a physician.

How to Use

1. Take Epitam 250Mg tablets exactly as prescribed by your healthcare professional.
2. Swallow the film-coated tablets whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break them.
3. This medication can be taken with or without food.
4. It is crucial to take your medicine regularly, at approximately the same time each day, to maintain a consistent level in your body.
5. Do not discontinue Epitam suddenly without consulting your doctor, as this may lead to an increase in seizure frequency or severity.

Caution & Warnings

• Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing your medication dosage.
• Epitam may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or fatigue. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
• Alcohol consumption should be avoided or minimized while taking Epitam, as it may enhance side effects.
• Inform your doctor about all other medications, including over-the-counter drugs, herbal supplements, and vitamins, to avoid potential drug interactions.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using Epitam, as the benefits and risks need to be carefully assessed.
• Monitor for any changes in mood, behavior, or suicidal thoughts, especially at the beginning of treatment or after dosage changes. Seek immediate medical attention if these symptoms occur.
• Patients with kidney problems may require a dose adjustment.

Ingredients

• Active Ingredient: Levetiracetam 250 mg
• Excipients: Typically include ingredients like Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium Stearate, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica, and a film-coating system (e.g., Opadry). Specific excipients may vary by manufacturer.

Product Details

• Drug Type: Prescription Medication (Rx)
• Dosage Form: Film-Coated Tablets
• Strength: 250 mg Levetiracetam per tablet
• Packaging: Box containing blister packs, typically 30 tablets per box.
• Manufacturer: SPIMACO (Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances Corporation)