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Artefan Tablets 20/120 mg 24's
KSh 55.00
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Alerid Syrup 30ml
KSh 90.00
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DTS-Z Kit (ORS +Zinc Tab)
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Keppra 750mg Tabs 60’s
KSh 7,800.00
Keppra 750mg Tablets are used to treat seizures. This antiepileptic drug helps control seizures by lowering unusual electrical activity in the brain. The tablets are film-coated, making them easy to swallow. The active ingredient is Levetiracetam 750mg.
Anti-Epileptic
Suggested Use
Keppra is indicated for:
- Monotherapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures with or without secondary generalization in patients from 16 years of age.
- Adjunctive therapy in the treatment of:
- Partial-onset seizures with or without secondary generalization in adults and children from 4 years of age.
- Myoclonic seizures in adults and adolescents from 12 years of age with Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- Primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in adults and adolescents from 12 years of age with Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy.
Dosage:
The dosage of Keppra is individualized based on the patient’s age, weight, and response to treatment.
Warning
- Avoid use in case of hypersensitivity to levetiracetam or any tablet excipients.
- May cause mood changes, depression, or suicidal thoughts. Patients should be monitored for any behavioural changes.
- Keppra may impair reaction times; caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
- Do not discontinue abruptly to avoid increased seizure frequency. Gradual tapering is recommended under medical supervision.
- Regular monitoring is advised in patients with renal impairment.
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Levetiracetam is excreted in breast milk; breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment.
- Common side effects include:
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- Drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness
- Headache
- Irritability, mood swings
- Nausea, vomiting
