Brivaracetam
Information about Brivaracetam
Brivaracetam Uses
Brivaracetam is used in the treatment of epilepsy and epilepsy/seizures.
How Brivaracetam works
Brivaracetam 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.
Common side effects of Brivaracetam
Dizziness, Sedation, Drowsiness, Neuropsychiatric symptoms
Available Medicine for Brivaracetam
BrivahenzLa Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹148 to ₹4714 variant(s)
BuvaticBiovatic Lifescience
₹1651 variant(s)
BrivumFawn Incorporation
₹3601 variant(s)
BevicetTas Med India Pvt Ltd
₹165 to ₹2252 variant(s)
FroyadConsern Pharma Limited
₹141 variant(s)
BricardCucard Pharma
₹2701 variant(s)
BrivamaxDyso Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹1521 variant(s)
BrivacamKasdap Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹3491 variant(s)
BripcaIpca Laboratories Ltd
₹140 to ₹4987 variant(s)
BrivalexPulse Pharmaceuticals
₹131 to ₹4944 variant(s)
Expert advice for Brivaracetam
- Brivaracetam 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 Brivaracetam without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better.
- Your doctor has prescribed Brivaracetam to reduce the frequency of seizures.
- Brivaracetam should be taken at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body.
- Do not stop using Brivaracetam without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better.
- It may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Brivaracetam 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.
- Brivaracetam 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.