acetam 100mg injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is acetam 100mg injection used for?
Acetam 500mg Tablet (Levetiracetam) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Levetiracetam (100mg), which Binds to synaptic vesicle glycoprotein 2A (SV2A), modulating neurotransmitter re. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Levetiracetam
- Manufacturer: Ambreyo Lifesciences
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ acetam 100mg injection Uses & Benefits
Adjunctive therapy for partial-onset seizures, myoclonic seizures, and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
Off-label uses: Bipolar disorder, Neuropathic pain, Migraine prophylaxis
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Levetiracetam |
| Brand Name | Acetam 500mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Ambreyo Lifesciences |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Synaptic vescicle 2 A protein ligand (AED) |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Binds to synaptic vesicle glycoprotein 2A (SV2A), modulating neurotransmitter release.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take acetam 100mg injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of acetam 100mg injection
โ Common Side Effects
- Somnolence
- Dizziness
- Asthenia
- Infection
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Angioedema
- Suicidal behavior
- Psychotic symptoms
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Pancreatitis
- Hepatotoxicity
- Agranulocytosis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate | Major | Increased methotrexate toxicity |
| Phenytoin | Major | Decreased phenytoin levels |
| Valproic acid | Major | Increased risk of valproate toxicity |
| Carbamazepine | Moderate | Decreased levetiracetam efficacy |
| Phenobarbital | Moderate | Decreased levetiracetam levels |
| Primidone | Moderate | Decreased levetiracetam levels |
| Antacids | Minor | Slightly decreased absorption |
| Cimetidine | Minor | Slightly increased levetiracetam levels |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Methotrexate
- Phenytoin
- Valproic acid
โก Moderate Interactions
- Carbamazepine
- Phenobarbital
- Primidone
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Cimetidine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions; absorption not affected by food.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May increase CNS depression; avoid alcohol.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to levetiracetam or any excipient.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, seizure frequency, psychiatric symptoms.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; caution advised.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; hemodialysis may be effective.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.