Levetiracetam injection is used alone and along with other medications to control partial-onset seizures (seizures that involve only one part of the brain) in adults, children, and infants 1 month of age who cannot take oral medications.
Levetiracetam Injection is used for specific purposes related to the treatment of epilepsy and seizure control. Let’s explore its details:
Purpose and Uses:
Epilepsy Treatment: Levetiracetam injection is an anti-epileptic medicine used to treat seizures (fits) in patients with epilepsy.
Types of Seizures: It can help control various types of seizures, including:
Partial-Onset Seizures: These involve only one part of the brain.
Myoclonic Seizures: Characterized by sudden, brief muscle jerks.
Tonic-Clonic Seizures (Grand Mal): These cause loss of consciousness, muscle rigidity, and convulsions.
Administration:
Levetiracetam injection is given intravenously (IV) over a period of 15 minutes.
It is usually administered twice a day when the patient cannot take oral levetiracetam tablets or oral solution.
You may receive this injection in a hospital or use it at home1.
Benefits:
Levetiracetam belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants (or anti-epileptics).
It works by slowing down electrical signals in the brain, thereby controlling seizures.
This medicine allows you to perform activities that you might otherwise avoid due to fear or risk associated with seizures (such as swimming or driving).
Remember to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully when using Levetiracetam Injection. If you have any specific questions or need further information, feel free to ask! 😊