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Ictacetam 500mg Tablet

Manufactured By Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition Levetiracetam (500mg)

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Information about Ictacetam 500mg Tablet

Description:

Uses / Indications:

Ictacetam 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of epilepsy.

Interactions / Warnings:

Pregnancy interaction:

Ictacetam 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:

Your doctor has prescribed Ictacetam to reduce the frequency of seizures. Ictacetam should be taken at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body. Do not stop using Ictacetam without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Ictacetam, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease. The dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Side Effects:

Fatigue, Headache, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages).

How to use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ictacetam 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it works:

Ictacetam 500mg Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It works in epilepsy by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Faq for medicine:

What is Ictacetam? : Ictacetam belongs to a class of medication called antiepileptics (medicines used to treat seizures/epilepsy). It is mainly used for epilepsy form in which the seizure (fit) initially affect one side of the brain but can extend to larger areas on both sides of the brain. This can also be used as an add on drug in other types of seizures with other antiepileptic drugs.|Does Ictacetam contain paracetamol (acetaminophen)? : No, Ictacetam does not contain paracetamol (acetaminophen).|Is Ictacetam an enzyme inducer? : No, Ictacetam is not an enzyme inducer. Some studies do report that Ictacetam has enzyme-inducing property to some extent. Please consult your doctor before taking Ictacetam with other medicines as it may decrease the efficacy of other medicines taken along with.|Can I take ibuprofen or paracetamol with Ictacetam? : There are no known drug-drug interactions between Ictacetam and paracetamol/ ibuprofen. But doctor's advice should be followed about taking both the medications together.|Does Ictacetam get you high? : No, Ictacetam does not get you high. |Does Ictacetam cause hair loss? : Hair loss has been reported as a rare side effect of Ictacetam. It is reversible if the medicine is stopped. Please consult your doctor if you experience hair fall while you are taking Ictacetam.|Can Ictacetam cause anxiety? : Anxiety is a commonly reported side effect of Ictacetam. Please consult your doctor if you experience anxiety which could be either new onset or there is worsening of anxiety while you are taking Ictacetam.|Can Ictacetam cause weight gain? : Weight gain has been reported as a side effect with Ictacetam but this is not a very common side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you experience weight gain while taking Ictacetam.|Does Ictacetam cause memory loss? : Memory impairment has been reported as an uncommon side effect with Ictacetam. Please consult your doctor if you experience this symptom while you are taking Ictacetam|Does Ictacetam cause dizziness? : Dizziness is one of the most frequently reported side effects of Ictacetam. |Does Ictacetam cause constipation? : Constipation has been reported by a few patients taking Ictacetam but it is not a very common side effect. |Can the use of Ictacetam cause an increase in blood pressure? : High blood pressure has not been reported in patients taking Ictacetam. However, please consult your doctor if experience this problem.|Is Ictacetam a psychotropic medication? : No, Ictacetam is not a psychotropic medication. Ictacetam belongs to a group of medicines used for the management of seizures or epilepsy.|Is Ictacetam a steroid? : No, Ictacetam is not a steroid. Ictacetam belongs to a group of medicines used for the management of seizures or epilepsy.|Is Ictacetam a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAO-I)? : No, Ictacetam is not a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAO-I). Ictacetam belongs to a group of medicines used for the management of seizures or epilepsy.|Is Ictacetam a benzodiazepine? : No, Ictacetam is not a benzodiazepine. Ictacetam belongs to a group of medicines used for the management of seizures or epilepsy.|Can I take Ictacetam with ibuprofen? : No, interaction has been reported between Ictacetam and ibuprofen. However, this does not mean that the interactions do not occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Ictacetam with paracetamol? : Minor interaction can occur between Ictacetam and paracetamol as Ictacetam can induce the metabolism of paracetamol and there could be an increase in metabolites of paracetamol which are hepatotoxic (toxic to the liver). Please consult your physician before taking the two medicines together.