briviact 50mg tablet - Brivaracetam (50mg) medicine

briviact 50mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes

No reviews yet
๐Ÿญ UCB India Pvt Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jun 26, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 26, 2026

What is briviact 50mg tablet used for?

Brevipil 50 Tablet (Brivaracetam) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Brivaracetam (50mg), which High-affinity binding to synaptic vesicle protein 2A (SV2A), modulating neurotra. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Brivaracetam
  • Manufacturer: UCB India Pvt Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: C
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The Indian pharmaceutical market is expected to reach $130 billion by 2030.

๐Ÿ’Š briviact 50mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Adjunctive therapy for partial-onset seizures in epilepsy.

Off-label uses: Generalized tonic-clonic seizures (limited data).

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Brivaracetam
Brand NameBrevipil 50 Tablet
ManufacturerUCB India Pvt Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassNEURO CNS
Action ClassSynaptic vescicle 2 A protein ligand (AED)
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from moisture.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly and completely absorbed after oral administration; bioavailability >90%.
DistributionVolume of distribution approximately 0.5 L/kg; crosses blood-brain barrier.
Protein Bindingโ‰ค20% bound to plasma proteins.
MetabolismPrimarily metabolized by amide hydrolysis (not CYP-dependent) to inactive metabolite; minor CYP2C19 involvement.
Half-LifeApproximately 9 hours.
Excretion>95% excreted in urine (mainly as metabolites, <10% unchanged).
Bioavailability>90%.
Onset of ActionNot specified; rapid absorption suggests onset within hours.
Peak Plasma TimeApproximately 1 hour (fasted).
Duration of ActionApproximately 12 hours (twice-daily dosing).

How It Works

High-affinity binding to synaptic vesicle protein 2A (SV2A), modulating neurotransmitter release.

Mechanism Steps

1Binds to SV2A protein on synaptic vesicles
2Modulates vesicle exocytosis and neurotransmitter release
3Reduces excitatory neurotransmitter release (e.g., glutamate)

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take briviact 50mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of briviact 50mg tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Dizziness
  • Somnolence
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Angioedema
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Psychiatric symptoms (aggression, psychosis)

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Pancreatitis
  • Hepatic failure
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Carbamazepine Major Decreased brivaracetam exposure
Phenytoin Major Decreased brivaracetam exposure
Rifampin Major Decreased brivaracetam exposure
Lamotrigine Moderate Possible additive effects
Valproate Moderate Possible increased valproate levels
Oral contraceptives Moderate Reduced contraceptive efficacy
Cimetidine Minor Minimal interaction
Digoxin Minor Minimal interaction

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Carbamazepine
  • Phenytoin
  • Rifampin

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Lamotrigine
  • Valproate
  • Oral contraceptives

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Cimetidine
  • Digoxin

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

No significant food interaction; may be taken with or without food.

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

Avoid alcohol; may increase CNS depression.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to brivaracetam or any excipient.

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Seizure frequency, adverse effects, renal function.

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Not recommended; excreted in breast milk.

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Supportive care; no specific antidote; hemodialysis may remove drug.

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; if close to next dose, skip missed dose.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jun 26, 2026

๐Ÿ”— View Profile

๐Ÿ”„ Substitutes for briviact 50mg tablet

View All

Alternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Brivaracetam (50mg)):

Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

๐Ÿ˜Š Was this information helpful?

Browse Medicines A-Z

Search our extensive medical database alphabetically.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Back to Medicines Directory
SaathiMed App
SaathiMed App Consult doctors & order medicines faster
Install