Product introduction
Brivup 100 Tablet is an anti-epileptic medicine used to treat seizures (fits) in epilepsy. It can be used alone or along with other medicines. It helps to prevent seizures for as long as you continue to take it.
Brivup 100 Tablet suppresses the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. You can take it regularly with or without food but try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your seizures. It may be increased gradually.
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. Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to. This is because stopping the medicine suddenly could make your seizures worse.
Some common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, headache, nausea, and vomiting. You may also experience behavioral changes, aggressive behavior, irritation, agitation, etc. Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. Most of these side effects do not need medical attention, but some of them can be serious. 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 liver or kidney-related problems, depression, or suicidal thoughts, and if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Uses of Brivup Tablet
- Treatment of Seizures
Benefits of Brivup Tablet
In Treatment of Seizures
Brivup 100 Tablet works by slowing down electrical signals in the brain, which cause seizures (fits). It can be used to control various types of seizures, such as myoclonic, partial-onset, and primary generalized tonic-clonic (or grand mal). It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. When taken regulalry as prescribed, it helps you to do some activities that you would otherwise be scared to do (such as swimming and driving).
Side effects of Brivup Tablet
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 Brivup
- Behavioral changes
- Agitation
- Aggressive behavior
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Neuropsychiatric symptoms
- Sedation
How to use Brivup 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. Brivup 100 Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Brivup Tablet works
Brivup 100 Tablet 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
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Brivup 100 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Brivup 100 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Brivup 100 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Brivup 100 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Brivup 100 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Brivup 100 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Brivup Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Brivup 100 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
| Weight | 11 g |
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