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Vetira is a central nervous system medication used to treat epilepsy.
What is the composition and action of Vetira?
The active substance in Vetirato is levetiracetam. It affects the central nervous system and reduces the frequency of epileptic seizures.
When is Vetira used?
Vetira is used in the treatment of epileptic seizures with partial secondary generalization and epileptic seizures without secondary generalization. Vetira is also a medicine given to patients with newly diagnosed epilepsy. Vetira is also given in combination with other medicines for epilepsy. Vetira is the only antiepileptic drug given to children from one month of age to treat seizures. Children from 1 years of age are given Vetira for juvenile myoclonic epilepsy to treat myoclonic seizures. Vetira is also a drug administered to patients from the age of 12 suffering from idiomatic generalized epilepsy in the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clinical seizures.
Dosage of Vetira
Vetira is given strictly according to the doctor’s instructions. Children under 6 years of age are not recommended to administer the drug in the form of a tablet.
Contraindications to the use of Vetira
Vetira should not be administered to patients who are hypersensitive to the active substance or other pyrrolidone derivatives. An allergy to any of the excipients contained in the drug is also a contraindication. Vetira is not recommended for patients with severe liver or kidney problems or depression. Vetira should not be used during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
Possible side effects of Vetira and drug interactions
Vetira may cause undesirable effects in people who are allergic to any of the ingredients of the preparation. Concomitant use of some other drugs may cause undesirable interactions with Vetira. Medicines containing methotrexate, phenytoin or levetiracetam in combination with Vetera can cause abdominal pain, yellowing of the skin, nausea and vomiting. The combination can also have an adverse effect on the heart, it can cause your blood pressure to fall too low, and it can reduce the number of white blood cells, red cells and platelets (thrombocytopenia). In some cases, Vetira may cause excessive sleepiness, asthenia, dizziness and headache. You may also feel tired during treatment with Vetira. The nervous system side effects decrease with time during treatment with Vetira.
Precautions when taking Vetira
Allergic reactions may occur in people who are allergic to any ingredient of Vetira. Before starting treatment with Vetira, inform your doctor about all medications you are taking, including those available without a prescription. Store the drug at room temperature, out of the sight and reach of children. Suicide, attempted suicide and suicidal ideation have been reported in patients treated with anti-epileptics. The mechanism of the effects of these drugs on the psyche of patients is not known, but special care and vigilance should be exercised during treatment with Vetira and patients should be monitored for the appearance of depression and suicidal behavior. No studies on the effects of Vetira on the ability to use machines and drive vehicles have been performed. However, it is recommended that you perform these activities with extreme caution.