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Levetiracetam is your brain's seizure shield—a modern antiepileptic medicine that helps control seizures by calming overactive electrical signals in your brain. Think of it as a protective barrier that prevents sudden electrical storms, helping you live a more stable, seizure-free life.
- ✅ 250mg, 500mg, 750mg & 1000mg film-coated tablets available; oral solution & IV forms also available
- ✅ VAT-Exempt (Save 12% automatically under Philippine law for epilepsy treatment!)
- ✅ PNF Listed - Philippine National Formulary approved essential medicine
- ✅ No Prescription? Get a FREE teleconsultation with our licensed doctor during checkout
Understanding Levetiracetam: Your Brain's Seizure Shield
Levetiracetam is a modern antiepileptic drug (AED) that has been helping Filipinos manage epilepsy (seizures) with fewer side effects than older medications. As an essential medicine listed in the Philippine National Formulary 8th Edition, you can be confident this is a government-approved, evidence-based treatment for neurological health. Available under the brand name Keppra and generic alternatives like Seiletam, Levetrex, and Levetramed, Levetiracetam is suitable for both adults and children (4 years and older) and can be used alone or with other seizure medications.
How Levetiracetam Works (Simple Explanation)
Imagine your brain is like a complex electrical network. Sometimes, the wires get crossed and cause power surges (seizures). Levetiracetam acts like a smart surge protector—it binds to specific proteins (called SV2A) in your brain cells that control the release of neurotransmitters. This helps:
- Prevent sudden, excessive electrical activity that causes seizures
- Stabilize brain cell communication without sedating you
- Control partial onset seizures, myoclonic seizures, and generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Work effectively without significant drug interactions
Levetiracetam Quick Guide: What You Need to Know
| Available Strengths | 250mg, 500mg, 750mg, and 1000mg film-coated tablets (PNF standard); 100mg/mL oral solution (100mL & 300mL bottles); 500mg/5mL IV injection |
| Standard Dosage (Adults) | Start with 500mg twice daily (1000mg/day), may increase by 1000mg every 2 weeks to maximum 3000mg/day (as prescribed by doctor) |
| Standard Dosage (Children 4+) | Based on body weight: typically 10-30mg/kg twice daily, adjusted according to response (doctor-supervised) |
| Best Time to Take | Twice daily at the same times (morning and evening). Can take with or without food. Swallow tablets whole—do not crush or chew |
| Key Benefits | Fewer drug interactions than older AEDs, no blood monitoring needed, effective for multiple seizure types, suitable for monotherapy or combination therapy |
Why Choose Levetiracetam from MedsGo?
- ✅ Automatic VAT Savings: Under Philippine law (CREATE Act), Levetiracetam is 100% VAT-exempt for epilepsy treatment. You save 12% instantly—no paperwork needed!
- ✅ PNF Quality Assurance: Our Levetiracetam complies with Philippine National Formulary standards (250mg-1000mg tablets, oral solution, IV forms), ensuring you receive essential medicine that meets DOH requirements.
- ✅ Temperature-Controlled Storage: Unlike generic warehouses, our FDA-registered pharmacies store medicines properly to maintain potency.
- ✅ Doctor Care Included: No prescription? No problem. Add to cart and get a FREE teleconsultation with our licensed physician—no hidden fees.
- ✅ Buy at Any MedsGo Pharmacy: Prefer to purchase in person? Find a MedsGo pharmacy near you and buy your Levetiracetam directly from our trusted branches.
- ✅ Fast & Safe Delivery: Or pick up at any MedsGo pharmacy nationwide for same-day availability.
Who Should Take Levetiracetam?
According to the Philippine National Formulary and DOH guidelines, Levetiracetam is essential for:
- People with partial onset seizures - With or without secondary generalization (1st or 2nd line therapy)
- Patients with myoclonic seizures - Especially in juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
- People with primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures - As add-on therapy
- Children (4+ years) - Safe for pediatric epilepsy when prescribed by a specialist
- Patients switching from other AEDs - Can be used as monotherapy after gradual transition
Safety & Side Effects: What to Watch For ⚠︎
Most patients tolerate Levetiracetam well, but be a smart medicine user:
- Common: Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, weakness, and behavioral changes (irritability, mood swings)—these usually improve as your body adjusts
- Behavioral Changes: Some patients, especially children, may experience increased aggression, agitation, or depression. Contact our doctor if these occur
- Serious: Allergic reactions (rash, itching, swelling, difficulty breathing), severe mood changes, or suicidal thoughts—seek immediate medical attention
- Important: Levetiracetam has fewer drug interactions than older AEDs, but always tell our doctor about all medications you're taking, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Pregnancy: Women of childbearing age should discuss pregnancy plans with our doctor. Folic acid supplementation (400-5000 micrograms daily) is recommended for all women with epilepsy on AEDs
Mahalagang Impormasyon sa Tagalog
Levetiracetam: Ang Proteksyon ng Iyong Utak laban sa Seizures
Ang Levetiracetam ay isang modernong antiepileptic drug (AED) na tumutulong sa mga Pilipino na may epilepsy (seizures) na may mas kaunting side effects kaysa sa lumang gamot. Ayon sa Philippine National Formulary (8th Edition), ito ay aprubado ng DOH bilang essential medicine. Available ito sa ilalim ng brand name na Keppra at generic alternatives tulad ng Seiletam, Levetrex, at Levetramed. Safe para sa adults at mga bata (4 years old pataas).
Paano Gumagana ang Levetiracetam?
Kung ang utak mo ay parang electrical network, ang Levetiracetam ay parang smart surge protector—kumakapit ito sa mga specific proteins (SV2A) sa brain cells na kontrolado ang release ng neurotransmitters. Tumutulong ito na:
- Pigilan ang sudden, excessive electrical activity na nagdudulot ng seizures
- I-stabilize ang brain cell communication nang hindi ka inaantok
- Kontrolin ang partial onset seizures, myoclonic seizures, at generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Gumana nang epektibo nang walang significant drug interactions
Available na Strengths at Dosage
- 250mg, 500mg, 750mg, at 1000mg film-coated tablets (PNF standard)
- 100mg/mL oral solution (100mL at 300mL bottles)
- 500mg/5mL IV injection
- Adults: Simula sa 500mg dalawang beses sa isang araw (1000mg/day), pwedeng dagdagan hanggang 3000mg/day
- Children 4+: Based on body weight: typically 10-30mg/kg twice daily
Ang Mahusay na Benepisyo ng Pagbili sa MedsGo
- ✅ Automatikong VAT Discount: Libre sa 12% VAT dahil sa CREATE Act para sa epilepsy treatment!
- ✅ PNF Quality: Sumusunod sa pamantayan ng Philippine National Formulary
- ✅ Libre Konsulta: Walang reseta? Libre ang teleconsultation sa aming doktor
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Sino ang Dapat Uminom ng Levetiracetam?
Ayon sa PNF at DOH guidelines, ang Levetiracetam ay essential para sa:
- May partial onset seizures - With or without secondary generalization
- May myoclonic seizures - Lalo na sa juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
- May primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures - Bilang add-on therapy
- Mga bata (4+ years) - Safe para sa pediatric epilepsy
Mga Side Effect na Dapat Bantayan ⚠︎
- Karaniwan: Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, weakness, at behavioral changes (irritability, mood swings)—karaniwang nawawala pag nasanay na ang katawan
- Behavioral Changes: Ang ilang pasyente, lalo na ang mga bata, ay maaaring makaranas ng increased aggression, agitation, o depression. Tawagin ang doktor kung mangyari ito
- Seryoso: Allergic reactions (rash, itching, swelling, difficulty breathing), severe mood changes, o suicidal thoughts—maghanap agad ng medical attention
- Important: Mas kaunting drug interactions kaysa sa lumang AEDs, pero sabihin pa rin sa doktor ang lahat ng iniinom na gamot
- Pregnancy: Ang mga kababaihan ay dapat mag-discuss ng pregnancy plans sa doktor. Inirerekomenda ang folic acid supplementation (400-5000 micrograms daily)
