Generic Name
BrivaracetamPacks Price
- Tab 25mg: Pack Size 14's: MRP: Rs. 700
- Tab 50mg: Pack Size 14's: MRP: Rs. 1058
- Tab 100mg: Pack Size 14's: MRP: Rs. 1758
- Solution 10mg: MRP: Rs. --
- Inj 50mg: 5ml: Rs. --
Brivatam
Therapeutic Group
Anti-epilepticsIndication Dosage
Indicated for partial-onset seizures
50 mg PO/IV q12hr initially; based on individual patient tolerability and therapeutic response, adjust dose between 25-100 mg PO/IV BID (50-200 mg/day)
The injection may be used for patients when oral administration is temporarily not feasible; clinical study experience with injection is limited to 4 consecutive days of treatment
For partial onset seizures:
- Adults and children 16 years of age and older - At first, 50 milligrams (mg) 2 times a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed and tolerated. However, the dose is usually not more than 100 mg 2 times a day.
- Children 1 month to less than 16 years of age - Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor
Content
- Tab 10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg
Pregnancy
No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
Stability
- Anti-Convulsant
- Anti-Epileptic
Contra Indications
- It is contraindicated in patients with a prior hypersensitivity reaction to brivaracetam
Precautions
- It is contraindicated in patients with a prior hypersensitivity reaction to brivaracetam
Lactation
- Unknown if distributed in human breast milk
Side Effects
- Somnolence
- Sedation
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Nausea and vomiting
- Cerebellar coordination and balance disturbances
- Irritability
- Constipation
Available Brands
Author
Shahid Arif