Epitra Injection

Name: Epitra Injection
SKU: SKU-108858
Price: 100 INR
Availability: InStock

₹ 100

₹ 119.50

16%

Highlights

Manufacturer: Linux Laboratories
Salt Composition: Levetiracetam (500mg)
Storage: Store below 30C

Features

Packaging	vial of 5 ml Injection
Packaging Type	1 Vial
Primary Use	Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures
Common Side Effects	Dizziness \| Decreased appetite \| Fatigue \| Headache \| Behavioral changes \| Irritation \| Aggressive behavior \| Agitation \| Nasal congestion (stuffy nose) \| Infection
Alcohol Interaction	UNSAFE
Pregnancy Interaction	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lactation Interaction	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Driving Interaction	UNSAFE
Kidney Interaction	CAUTION
Liver Interaction	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Epitra Injection is an anti-epileptic medicine used to treat seizures (fits) in epilepsy. It can be used alone or along with other medicines. It helps to prevent seizures for as long as you continue to take it. Epitra Injection is given as an infusion (slow drip) into a vein under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It is generally used for short-term control of seizures when treatment with oral medication is not feasible (eg. when the patient is unconscious). You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well. If you stop or miss doses your seizures could get worse. Your doctor is likely to prescribe you oral medicines for long-term seizure control, after treatment with this injection has been completed. Some common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, headache, infection, irritation, nasal congestion (stuffy nose), sleepiness, aggressive behavior, and decreased appetite. You may also experience behavioral changes, aggressive behavior, irritation, agitation, etc. Side effects are more common during the first few days and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. Most of these side effects do not need medical attention, but some of them can be serious. Let your doctor know right away if you have developed an allergic reaction (hives, itching, weakness, dizziness, difficulty in breathing, or swelling of face, tongue, and throat), a skin rash, or persistent behavioral changes like confusion, forgetfulness, feeling irritable, increased aggression or hostility. There may be ways of preventing or reducing them. A small number of people being treated with this medicine have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves. Contact your doctor if your mood changes for the worse. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, depression or suicidal thoughts and if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may increase the risk of seizures and worsen the side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness. Drowsiness and dizziness may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Your kidney function may need to be tested periodically while taking this medicine.