Briviact

Generic name:brivaracetam (oral/injection) [ BRIV-a-RA-se-tam ]
Drug class:Pyrrolidine anticonvulsants

Medically reviewed by Judith Stewart, BPharm. Last updated on Oct 5, 2021.

What is Briviact?

Briviact is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant.

Briviact is used to treat partial onset seizures in people with epilepsy.

Briviact is for use in adults and children who are at least 1 month of age.

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 Briviact if you are allergic to brivaracetam.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• depression or other mood problems;

• suicidal thoughts or actions;

• liver disease; or

• alcoholism or drug addiction.

You may have thoughts about suicide while taking this medicine. 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 brivaracetam. Ask your doctor about any risk.

Briviact is not approved for use by anyone younger than 1 month of age.

How should I take Briviact?

Take Briviact exactly as prescribed by your doctor. 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.

Briviact injection is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection if you are unable to take the medicine by mouth.

Take Briviact oral with a full glass of water, with or without food.

Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.

Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

Brivaracetam doses are based on weight in children. Your child's dose needs may change if the child gains or loses weight.

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