Brivahenz 10mg Injection is an anti-epileptic medicine used to treat seizures in epilepsy. It can be used by itself to treat adults or along with other medicines to treat adults and children. It helps to prevent seizures for as long as you continue to take it.

Brivahenz 10mg Injection suppresses the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. You can take it with or without food but try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Your doctor will advise the right dose for you.

It is generally advised as a long-term treatment. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well. If you stop or miss doses your seizures could get worse. It may take several months to come off it safely. It is advisable not to change the brand of medication without doctor consultation, and always keep a stock of medicine with you.

Very few people taking it have any serious problems but the most common side effects of this medicine include sleepiness, loss of appetite, stomach pain, and diarrhea. You may also experience aggressive or abnormal behavior, depression, insomnia, dizziness, problems with balance, stomach pain, and rash. Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. Most do not need medical attention, but some of them can be serious. Let your doctor know if you have any symptoms – there may be ways of preventing or reducing them. A small number of people being treated with this medicine have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves. Contact your doctor if your mood changes for the worse.

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, depression or suicidal thoughts and if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. You should not breastfeed while taking this medicine. Alcohol may increase the risk of seizures and worsen the side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine. Drowsiness and dizziness may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Your kidney function may need to be tested often while taking this medicine.

Uses of Brivahenz Injection

Epilepsy/Seizures

Side effects of Brivahenz Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Brivahenz

Dizziness
Sedation
Drowsiness
Neuropsychiatric symptoms

How to use Brivahenz Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Brivahenz Injection works

Brivahenz 10mg Injection is an antiepileptic medication. It works by attaching itself to specific sites (SV2A) on the surfaces of nerve cells. This suppresses the abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain and prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Brivahenz 10mg Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Brivahenz 10mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Brivahenz 10mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Brivahenz 10mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Brivahenz 10mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Brivahenz 10mg Injection is recommended.
Brivaracetam_name$ should not be used in end-stage renal disease, as there is no clinical study data is available to support its effect on such condition.

Liver

CAUTION

Brivahenz 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Brivahenz 10mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Brivahenz 10mg Injection should be taken regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
- Take a healthy diet along with regular exercise.
- Practice yoga every day.
- Get enough sleep at nighttime.
- Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/ laptop.
- Take your medication on time.
It may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of liver disease, kidney disease or drug abuse.
Do not stop using Brivahenz 10mg Injection without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Levetiracetam Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Synaptic vescicle 2 A protein ligand (AED)

Patient concerns

She has problem of epilepsy from last two years

Dr. Rahul Yadav

Paediatrics

Hello, epilepsy and seizures cannot be treated online without physically examining the child and detailed history.

I m taking 1.5gm sodium valporate,1.5 levectram, 1gm clobezam then also seizure r their at period of weekly is there alternate treatment in Ayurveda as every time at multiplying the doses at every visit As MRI eeg every tests r normal

Dr. M. K. Ansari

Neurology

not aware of any ayurvedic medications for epilepsy is not my specialization. However you seems to have difficult to control (intractable) seizures plz follow doctors advice deligently for ur own welfare

?? ???? ?????? ?? ?????? ?? ?? ??? encorate Charon 200 500 tablet use krta hu kya iska koi solution h Jisse main completely thk ho jau

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Epilepsy requires regular treatment with anticonvulsants like encorate chrono for at least 3 years of seizure free period after which medicines may be tapered off unless seizures reappear. At present, there are no other effective treatment options.

Hi I am suffering from epilepsy from the past 1.5 years but before that I have no issues with my health the symptoms are I will get vomiting sensation from evening & heavy body pains & fits will comes only in early morning from 4 & 5 am i will get un concious for about 20 or 30 minutes & I will bite my tongue & after that I will have heavy nerve pains for a day or two from 5 days I am taking encorte 500 tablets between day & night before that I used to take homeopathy treatment

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder (neurological disorder) in which nerve cell activity in the brain becomes disrupted, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations and sometimes loss of consciousness. Medicines for epilepsy are initially recommended for at least 3 years of seizure free interval but may continue longer depending on recurrence. Epileptic patient needs to carry a warning card or a medical emergency bracelet with identification details, his/ her epilepsy status and what people can do if fit occurs in public place.

I am Epilepsy peshent said u take tab Phen Phen 50 up to 3 to 5 years

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

FAQs

Can I crush and take Brivahenz 10mg Injection?

No, do not crush Brivahenz 10mg Injection. It is recommended that you swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. You can take Brivahenz 10mg Injection with or without food, preferably at the same time.

What if I miss a dose of Brivahenz 10mg Injection?

If you have missed a dose of Brivahenz 10mg Injection, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Can I stop taking Brivahenz 10mg Injection if I start feeling better?

No, Brivahenz 10mg Injection should not be stopped even if you start feeling better. Suddenly stopping the medicine may cause continuous seizures which can be difficult to control. You should consult your doctor who will advise you to discontinue Brivahenz 10mg Injection gradually.

What should I avoid while taking Brivahenz 10mg Injection?

Brivahenz 10mg Injection may cause drowsiness, tiredness, dizziness, and problems with your balance and coordination. Therefore, you should avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you know how the medicine affects you. Also, you should avoid alcohol while taking this medicine as you may experience unwanted effects on memory and attention.

What if I accidentally take more than the recommended dose of Brivahenz 10mg Injection?

If you take more than the recommended dose of Brivahenz 10mg Injection, you may experience a spinning sensation, balance disorder, fatigue, nausea, double vision, anxiety and slow heartbeat. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any such symptoms.

How can I watch for early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions?

You should pay attention to any changes, especially sudden changes in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. Be aware of common warning signs that might be a signal for the risk of suicide. Some of these include talking or thinking about hurting yourself or ending your life, withdrawing from friends and family, becoming depressed or worsening of your depression, or becoming preoccupied with death and dying. Never miss an appointment with your doctor and stay connected with the doctor even between visits.

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