Brivaracetam STADA
Brivaracetam Stada is an epilepsy medication used to reduce epileptic seizures in adults and children over 2 years old.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
100 mg
Active Ingredient
Brivaracetam
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine your dose. Typically, 25–100 mg twice daily for adults and adolescents weighing 50 kg or more; 0.5–2 mg per kg body weight twice daily for children and adolescents weighing 20–50 kg; and 0.5–2.5 mg per kg body weight twice daily for children weighing 10–20 kg.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. You can take the medicine with or without food.
Important
Generally, no more than 200 mg per day for adults and adolescents; the dose may be lower for those with liver problems.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Drowsiness or dizziness
COMMON
- •Flu-like symptoms
- •Feeling very tired (fatigue)
- •Convulsions or a spinning sensation (vertigo)
- •Nausea, vomiting, or constipation
- •Depression, anxiety, trouble sleeping, or irritability
- •Nose and throat infections (like a common cold), or cough
- •Decreased appetite
- •Restlessness and hyperactivity (in children)
RARE
- •Allergic reactions
- •Unusual thoughts, feeling aggressive, or agitated (psychotic disorder)
- •Thoughts or attempts of self-harm or suicide
- •Low white blood cells (neutropenia), seen in blood tests
- •Severe widespread rash with blisters and peeling skin (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), especially around the mouth, nose, eyes, and genitals
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to brivaracetam, similar medicines like levetiracetam or piracetam, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Stop taking and seek urgent medical help if you develop a severe rash with blisters or peeling skin, especially around the mouth, nose, eyes, or genitals (Stevens-Johnson syndrome).
- 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.
- Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can worsen side effects like drowsiness.
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- Do not drive, cycle, or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you, as it can cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as the effects on the baby are unknown.
- Do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor first, as stopping suddenly can increase your seizures.
- Not recommended for children under 2 years old.