Seiz-Free 250mg Tablet
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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
58.17

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Epilepsy

COMPOSITION:
Levetiracetam (250mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Seiz-Free 250mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Seiz-Free 250mg 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.

Lactation

Seiz-Free 250mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.Monitor the baby for sleepiness and adequate weight gain

Driving

Seiz-Free 250mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Seiz-Free 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Seiz-Free 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Seiz-Free 250mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Seiz-Free 250mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.However, a lower dose may be advised in patients with severe liver disease.

Levetiracetam   250mg

Uses of Seiz-Free Tablet
Seiz-Free 250mg Tablet is used in the treatment of epilepsy.

How to use Seiz-Free Tablet
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. Seiz-Free 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Seiz-Free Tablet works
Seiz-Free 250mg Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It works in epilepsy by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Side Effects:

Common Fatigue, Headache, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Nasopharyngitis.

Expert advice for Seiz-Free Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Seiz-free to reduce the frequency of seizures. Seiz-free should be taken at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body. Do not stop using Seiz-free 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 Seiz-free, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Seiz-free?
Seiz-free 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.

Q. Does Seiz-free contain paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
No, Seiz-free does not contain paracetamol (acetaminophen).

Q. Is Seiz-free an enzyme inducer?
No, Seiz-free is not an enzyme inducer. Some studies do report that Seiz-free has enzyme-inducing property to some extent. Please consult your doctor before taking Seiz-free with other medicines as it may decrease the efficacy of other medicines taken along with.

Q. Can I take ibuprofen or paracetamol with Seiz-free?
There are no known drug-drug interactions between Seiz-free and paracetamol/ ibuprofen. But doctor's advice should be followed about taking both the medications together.

Q. Does Seiz-free get you high?
No, Seiz-free does not get you high.

Q. Does Seiz-free cause hair loss?
Hair loss has been reported as a rare side effect of Seiz-free. It is reversible if the medicine is stopped. Please consult your doctor if you experience hair fall while you are taking Seiz-free.

Q. Can Seiz-free cause anxiety?
Anxiety is a commonly reported side effect of Seiz-free. Please consult your doctor if you experience anxiety which could be either new onset or there is worsening of anxiety while you are taking Seiz-free.

Q. Can Seiz-free cause weight gain?
Weight gain has been reported as a side effect with Seiz-free but this is not a very common side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you experience weight gain while taking Seiz-free.

Q. Does Seiz-free cause memory loss?
Memory impairment has been reported as an uncommon side effect with Seiz-free. Please consult your doctor if you experience this symptom while you are taking Seiz-free

Q. Does Seiz-free cause dizziness?
Dizziness is one of the most frequently reported side effects of Seiz-free.

Q. Does Seiz-free cause constipation?
Constipation has been reported by a few patients taking Seiz-free but it is not a very common side effect.

Q. Can the use of Seiz-free cause an increase in blood pressure?
High blood pressure has not been reported in patients taking Seiz-free. However, please consult your doctor if experience this problem.

Q. Is Seiz-free a psychotropic medication?
No, Seiz-free is not a psychotropic medication. Seiz-free belongs to a group of medicines used for the management of seizures or epilepsy.

Q. Is Seiz-free a steroid?
No, Seiz-free is not a steroid. Seiz-free belongs to a group of medicines used for the management of seizures or epilepsy.

Q. Is Seiz-free a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAO-I)?
No, Seiz-free is not a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAO-I). Seiz-free belongs to a group of medicines used for the management of seizures or epilepsy.

Q. Is Seiz-free a benzodiazepine?
No, Seiz-free is not a benzodiazepine. Seiz-free belongs to a group of medicines used for the management of seizures or epilepsy.

Q. Can I take Seiz-free with ibuprofen?
No, interaction has been reported between Seiz-free and ibuprofen. However, this does not mean that the interactions do not occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Seiz-free with paracetamol?
Minor interaction can occur between Seiz-free and paracetamol as Seiz-free 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.