confilev 250mg tablet - Levetiracetam (250mg) medicine

confilev 250mg tablet

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๐Ÿญ Strides shasun Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 23, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 23, 2026

What is confilev 250mg tablet used for?

Acetam 500mg Tablet (Levetiracetam) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Levetiracetam (250mg), which Binds to synaptic vesicle glycoprotein 2A (SV2A), modulating neurotransmitter re. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Levetiracetam
  • Manufacturer: Strides shasun Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: C
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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๐Ÿ’Š confilev 250mg 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

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Levetiracetam
Brand NameAcetam 500mg Tablet
ManufacturerStrides shasun 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 almost completely absorbed after oral administration.
DistributionDistributes widely in body tissues; crosses blood-brain barrier.
Protein Binding<10%
MetabolismPrimarily via enzymatic hydrolysis of the acetamide group; not extensively metabolized by CYP450 enzymes.
Half-Life6-8 hours
ExcretionPrimarily renal (66% unchanged drug in urine).
Bioavailability~100%
Onset of ActionRapid; within 1 hour
Peak Plasma Time1 hour
Duration of Action12 hours

How It Works

Binds to synaptic vesicle glycoprotein 2A (SV2A), modulating neurotransmitter release.

Mechanism Steps

1Binds to SV2A protein in synaptic vesicles
2Modulates vesicle exocytosis and neurotransmitter release
3Reduces neuronal hyperexcitability

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take confilev 250mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of confilev 250mg tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Somnolence
  • Dizziness
  • Asthenia
  • Infection

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • Angioedema
  • Suicidal behavior
  • Psychotic symptoms

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Pancreatitis
  • Hepatotoxicity
  • Agranulocytosis

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
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

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Methotrexate
  • Phenytoin
  • Valproic acid

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Carbamazepine
  • Phenobarbital
  • Primidone

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Antacids
  • Cimetidine

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

No significant food interactions; absorption not affected by food.

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

May increase CNS depression; avoid alcohol.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to levetiracetam or any excipient.

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Renal function, seizure frequency, psychiatric symptoms.

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Excreted in breast milk; caution advised.

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Supportive care; hemodialysis may be effective.

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 23, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

โญ User Reviews

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

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