Acetam 500mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is acetam 500mg tablet used for?
Acetam 500mg Tablet contains Levetiracetam, an anticonvulsant used to treat epilepsy. It works by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain and preventing seizures. It is taken twice daily, with or without food. Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, and weakness. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Levetiracetam
- Manufacturer: Ambreyo Lifesciences
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ acetam 500mg tablet 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 500mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of acetam 500mg tablet
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carbamazepine | Moderate | Decreased levetiracetam efficacy |
| Phenytoin | Moderate | Increased phenytoin levels |
| Warfarin | Minor | No significant interaction |
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.
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.