Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet is an anti-epileptic medicine used to treat seizures (fits) in epilepsy. It can be used alone or along with other medicines. It helps to prevent seizures for as long as you continue to take it.Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet suppresses the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. You can take it with or without food but try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Your doctor will advise the right dose for you. It is generally advised as a long-term treatment. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well. If you stop or miss doses your seizures could get worse.Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, irritation, sleepiness, behavior changes, aggressive behavior, and decreased appetite. Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. Most of these side effects do not need medical attention, but some of them can be serious. A small number of people being treated with this medicine have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves. Contact your doctor if your mood changes for the worse.Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, depression, or suicidal thoughts and if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor may suggest regular blood tests to monitor your kidney function while taking this medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet.

- Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

- Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.Monitor the baby for sleepiness and adequate weight gain.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.However, a lower dose may be advised in patients with severe liver disease.

If you miss a dose of Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

strip of 10 tablets

Chemical Class :: Pyrrolidinone & Acetamide Derivative
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS
Action Class :: Synaptic vescicle 2 A protein ligand (AED)

Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

Store below 30?C

Q. Can the use of Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet cause sleepiness?::: Yes, Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet can make you feel sleepy. Therefore, during the initial phase of treatment, avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights, or participating in potentially dangerous activities until you know how this medicine affects you.| Q. Will the use of Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet affect my fertility?::: Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet is not known to affect fertility in males or females. However, talk to your doctor if you are facing fertility issues during the treatment with this medicine.| Q. I have gained weight since I started taking Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet. Is it because of Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet? What should I do?::: Weight gain is an uncommon side effect of Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet. However, the response may vary from person to person. To prevent weight gain you should take a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking, cut down on high-calorie food items, include more vegetables and fruits in your diet, and exercise regularly. If you still have issues with your weight, consult your doctor.| Q. How long does Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet take to show its effect?::: Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet may take a few weeks to start working properly since the dose is increased slowly. Your seizures may continue until Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet starts working completely.| Q. For how long do I need to take Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet?::: You should continue to take Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet for as long as your doctor advises you to. Do not stop taking it suddenly because this may increase the frequency of seizures which may be difficult to control.| Q. Will I get addicted to Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet if I use it for a long time?::: No, Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet is not habit-forming. No physical or psychological dependence has been reported with Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet. Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects.| Q. What symptoms can occur if someone takes an excess of Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet?::: Taking an excess of Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet may cause sleepiness, agitation, aggression, a decrease of alertness, inhibition of breathing, and even a state of coma. In case of an overdose, immediate medical care should be provided to the patient in a nearby hospital.| Q. How do I come off Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet?::: The dose of Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet should be slowly reduced. You may have to take this medicine for a few months before you can stop it completely. Do not reduce the dose without asking your doctor. Inform your doctor if you get a serious side effect, such as a severe skin reaction. Your doctor may tell you to stop taking Ven Licetam 500mg Tablet straight away, even if you have epilepsy.

Sleepiness
Dizziness
Fatigue
Headache
Decreased appetite
Behavioral changes
Aggressive behavior
Irritation
Agitation
Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
Infection
Convulsion
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Nausea
Tremors
Vertigo
Lethargy