Britzilam 100 contains Brivaracetam which belongs to a group of medicines called anti-epileptics. It is used to treat epilepsy. Epilepsy is a condition due to sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain. It can cause changes in behavior, movements or feelings and levels of consciousness. Partial seizures are fits which starts by only affecting one side of the brain. These partial seizures can spread and extend to larger areas on both sides of the brain which is called a secondary generalisation. This medicine is used to treat a type of epilepsy that has partial seizures with or without a secondary generalisation. It is used to lower the number of fits (seizures) and also used together with other medicines for epilepsy.
Warnings: Do not take Britzilam 100 Tablet 14's if you are known to be allergic to Britzilam 100 Tablet 14's. Inform your doctor if you have suicidal ideation or behaviour symptoms, drug addiction, chronic lung diseases, muscle weakness, heart problems, liver/kidney impairment. Do not stop taking Britzilam 100 Tablet 14's without consulting your doctor to avoid precipitating seizures. Avoid intake of Britzilam 100 Tablet 14's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy or nursing mothers unless prescribed by the doctor. Britzilam 100 Tablet 14's should not be given to children unless prescribed. Britzilam 100 Tablet 14's causes drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Britzilam 100 Tablet 14's as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Taking Britzilam 100 Tablet 14's with opioids analgesics or pain killers like oxycodone can cause respiratory failure, coma, and even leading to death, so avoid its intake together. If you are taking any sleeping pills or tranquillizers, let your doctor know about this as Britzilam 100 Tablet 14's interacts with these drugs to cause sleepiness, drowsiness, and dizziness and affect your daily Activity. Britzilam 100 Tablet 14's contain lactose (a type of sugar), If you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking Britzilam 100 Tablet 14's. Britzilam 100 Tablet 14's may be habit-forming. Misuse can cause addiction, overdose, or death.
Medicine Interaction: Britzilam 100 Tablet 14's may interact with other anticonvulsants (carbamazepine, phenytoin, levetiracetam, gabapentin, lamotrigine, pregabalin, topiramate), anti-anxiety (alprazolam, estazolam, midazolam, lorazepam, diazepam, clonazepam)antibiotics (rifampicin), painkiller (propoxyphene, buprenorphine, morphine, fentanyl, oxycodone, tramadol, codeine), antipsychotic (lithium), anti-coagulant (warfarin), antihistamine (diphenhydramine, cetirizine), a medicine used to treat symptoms of narcolepsy (sodium oxybate).
Drug Schedule: Schedule H Prescription Drug
Side Effects: Dizziness,
Somnolence & sedation,
Fatigue,
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Convulsion,
Cerebellar coordination and balance disturbances,
How to Store it: Store below 30C.
Over Dose: Store below 30C.
Precautions: Store below 30C.
Missed Dose: Store below 30C.
