Tilamir
This medicine is used to treat epilepsy, a condition that causes seizures.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
1000 mg
Active Ingredient
Levetiracetam
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
For adults and young people (12-17 years, weighing 50 kg or more), the usual daily dose is 1000 mg to 3000 mg. Your doctor will start you on a lower dose for two weeks.
Method
Take Tilamir tablets by mouth twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, around the same time each day. Swallow tablets with a glass of water. You can take Tilamir with or without food.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 3000 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nose and throat infection
- •Drowsiness
- •Headache
- •Loss of appetite
- •Depression, anger, aggression, anxiety, trouble sleeping, nervousness, or irritability
- •Seizures, balance problems, dizziness, feeling of instability, lack of energy, or shaking
- •Spinning sensation (vertigo)
- •Cough
- •Stomach pain, diarrhea, indigestion, vomiting, or nausea
- •Rash
- •Feeling weak or tired
RARE
- •Low counts of blood cells (platelets, white blood cells, or all types)
- •Weight changes (loss or gain)
- •Thoughts of harming yourself or suicide attempts, mental health issues, strange behavior, seeing or hearing things that aren't real, anger, confusion, panic attacks, severe mood swings, agitation
- •Memory loss, trouble concentrating, coordination problems, or tingling skin
- •Double vision or blurry vision
- •Abnormal liver test results, hair loss, itching, muscle weakness, or muscle pain
- •Severe allergic reactions (like swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, trouble breathing, or severe skin rashes with fever)
- •Low sodium levels in the blood
- •Slow thinking or difficulty focusing
- •Delirium (severe confusion and changed mental state)
- •Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- •Seizures that get worse or happen more often
- •Uncontrolled muscle jerks or spasms, hyperactivity, or trouble controlling movements
- •Changes in heart rhythm
- •Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
- •Liver failure or hepatitis (liver inflammation)
- •Sudden kidney problems
- •Serious skin reactions (like blisters, peeling skin, target-like rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, or toxic epidermal necrolysis)
- •Muscle tissue breakdown (rhabdomyolysis)
- •Limping or difficulty walking
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to levetiracetam or any other ingredients.
- If you have kidney problems, talk to your doctor, as your dose might need to be changed.
- If you notice a child's growth slowing down or early puberty, tell your doctor.
- If you have thoughts of harming yourself or feel very sad, talk to your doctor right away.
- Tell your doctor if you or your family have a history of irregular heartbeats or other heart issues.
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- If you or others notice big changes in your mood or behavior (like unusual aggression or anger) that last for days, tell your doctor.
- Your seizures might get worse or happen more often, especially when you start this medicine or increase the dose. Contact your doctor immediately if this happens.
- Tilamir should not be the only medicine used for children and young people under 16 years old.
- Do not take macrogol (a medicine for constipation) one hour before or after Tilamir, as it can reduce how well Tilamir works.
- If you are pregnant, planning to be, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor for advice. Breastfeeding is not recommended while taking this medicine.
- This medicine can make you sleepy, which may affect your ability to drive or use machines. Do not drive or use machines until you know how it affects you.