Brivaracetam (oral/injection)
Generic name: brivaracetam (oral/injection) [ BRIV-a-RA-se-tam ]
Brand name: Briviact
Dosage forms: intravenous solution (10 mg/mL); oral liquid (10 mg/mL); oral tablet (10 mg; 100 mg; 25 mg; 50 mg; 75 mg)
Drug class:Pyrrolidine anticonvulsants
What is brivaracetam?
Brivaracetam is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant.
Brivaracetam is used to treat partial onset seizures in people with epilepsy.
Brivaracetam oral is for use in adults and children who are at least 4 years old. Brivaracetam injection is for use in people who are at least 16 years old.
Brivaracetam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking seizure medicine. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use brivaracetam if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
depression or other mood problems;
suicidal thoughts or actions;
liver disease; or
You may have thoughts about suicide while taking brivaracetam. Your doctor should check your progress at regular visits. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.
Follow your doctor's instructions about taking seizure medication if you are pregnant. Seizure control is very important during pregnancy, and having a seizure could harm both mother and baby. Do not start or stop taking this medicine without your doctor's advice, and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of brivaracetam on the baby.
It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Brivaracetam oral is not approved for use by anyone younger than 4 years old. Brivaracetam injection is for use in people who are at least 16 years old.
How should I take brivaracetam?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Brivaracetam may be habit-forming. Misuse can cause addiction, overdose, or death. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.
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