Brivaracetam STADA
Brivaracetam Stada is a medicine for epilepsy that helps reduce partial seizures in adults and children over 2 years old, often used with other epilepsy medicines.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
50 mg
Active Ingredient
Brivaracetam
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you how much to take. It is usually taken twice a day, about 12 hours apart.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole with water. You can take the medicine with or without food.
Important
The maximum daily dose is usually 200 mg for adults, but your doctor may adjust it in special cases, especially if you have liver problems.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Drowsiness or dizziness
- •Flu
- •Very strong tiredness
- •Convulsions, spinning sensation (vertigo)
- •Nausea and vomiting, constipation
- •Depression, anxiety, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), irritability
- •Nose and throat infections (like common cold), cough
- •Decreased appetite
- •Restlessness and hyperactivity (in children)
RARE
- •Allergic reactions
- •Abnormal thoughts or loss of touch with reality (psychosis), aggression, agitation
- •Thoughts or attempts to harm oneself or commit suicide. Tell your doctor right away.
- •Decrease in white blood cells (neutropenia), seen in blood tests
- •Severe rash with blisters and skin peeling (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to brivaracetam, similar medicines, or any other ingredients.
- Stop using and seek immediate medical help if you develop a severe rash, blisters, or skin peeling.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you have thoughts of harming yourself or suicide.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, as your dose may need to be adjusted.
- This medicine is not recommended for children under 2 years old.
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- Alcohol is not recommended with this medicine as it can worsen side effects.
- Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant. This medicine is generally not recommended in these situations.
- Do not drive or use machines if you feel drowsy, dizzy, or tired.
- Do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor first, as it can increase seizures.