Brivaracetam
ब्रिवेरासेटाम
What it is
Brivaracetam is a medication used to treat partial-onset seizures in patients aged 1 month and older. It requires a prescription in India.
What it is used for
Brivaracetam is used to treat partial-onset seizures in patients aged 1 month and older.
- Partial-onset seizures in patients 1 month of age and older
How it works
Brivaracetam works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which helps to control seizures.
How it is sold in India
In India Brivaracetam comes as tablets, injection and syrup.
Common side effects
Common side effects of brivaracetam include constipation, nausea, vomiting, and extreme tiredness or lack of energy. These side effects are usually mild and go away on their own.
See a doctor straight away if
If you experience swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, and eyes, difficulty swallowing or breathing, hoarseness, rash, hives, blistering or peeling skin, sores in the mouth, hallucinations, delusions, or suicidal thoughts or actions, seek medical attention immediately.
Who should not take it
Do not take brivaracetam if you are allergic to it, any part of it, or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any allergies and what symptoms you had. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Tell your doctor if you currently drink or have ever drunk large amounts of alcohol, used street drugs, or over-used prescription medications. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had depression, mood problems, suicidal thoughts or behavior, kidney disease that was treated with dialysis, or liver disease. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Brivaracetam may make you dizzy or drowsy, and may cause blurred vision or problems with coordination and balance. Do not drive a car, operate machinery, or participate in activities requiring alertness or coordination until you know how this medication affects you. Ask your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are taking brivaracetam.
Questions people ask
Is it safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Consult your doctor before taking brivaracetam if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
Is it safe if I have liver or kidney trouble?
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver or kidney disease before taking brivaracetam.
Can I drink alcohol while taking it?
Ask your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are taking brivaracetam.
Brand names
122 medicines sold in India contain Brivaracetam.
Brands sold in India include Brevipil, Brivepsy, Brivazen, Britzilam, Brivasure, Brivgard, Brivajoy, Brivapride. Whichever name is on the strip, the medicine inside is the one described on this page.
Where this comes from
We do not publish doses. How much to take depends on your age, weight and other conditions — ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This page is general information, not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for seeing a doctor. It carries no dosage and no prices.