https://365chemists.com/product/levepsy-1000-tablet LEVEPSY 1GM TABLET contains Levetiracetam which belongs to the group of medicines called Anticonvulsants. It is used to treat epilepsy (seizures). Epilepsy is a disorder in the central nervous system in which the brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures (fits) or unusual sensations, behaviours and sometimes loss of consciousness. LEVEPSY 1GM TABLET is also used in combination with other antiepileptic medicines to treat partial onset seizures with or without generalisation (abnormal activity involving one side of the brain), myoclonic seizures (short, shock-like jerks of a muscle or involving group of muscles), juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (myoclonic seizures in adolescents from 12 years of age), primary generalised tonic-clonic seizures (major fits which includes loss of consciousness), and idiopathic generalised epilepsy (type of epilepsy which is thought to have a genetic cause). USES OF LEVEPSY 1GM TABLET Treats epilepsy (seizures) HOW LEVEPSY 1GM TABLET WORKS LEVEPSY 1GM TABLET acts on the brain and modify the release of certain nerve chemicals. Brain cells communicate with each other using electrical signals and chemicals. When there is any disturbance in this communication, seizure (fits) happens. Levetiracetam combines with a protein (SV2A) present in central nervous system and inhibits the release of abnormal nerve chemicals (neurotransmitters). This does not affect the normal brain communication. DIRECTIONS FOR USE Take LEVEPSY 1GM TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF LEVEPSY 1GM TABLET Inflammation of nose and throat (nasopharyngitis) Somnolence (excessive sleepiness) Headache Loss of appetite Depression, aggression, anxiety