Brivgard 100 mg Tablet

Brivgard 100 mg Tablet – Brivaracetam 100 mg by Lupin

Brivgard 100 from Lupin contains Brivaracetam 100 mg in a film-coated tablet, used as add-on treatment for partial-onset (focal) seizures in epilepsy. Brivaracetam belongs to a small class that works quite unlike older anti-epileptics: rather than blocking sodium channels or boosting GABA, it binds to synaptic vesicle protein 2A, a protein involved in how nerve endings release their chemical signals. Damping that release makes the runaway firing of a seizure less likely to build. It is a refinement of levetiracetam, binding the same target far more tightly and more selectively. Strip of 10 tablets. Prescription medicine.

Key Features

• Brivaracetam 100 mg film-coated tablet
• Binds synaptic vesicle protein 2A – a mechanism distinct from older anti-epileptics
• Add-on treatment for partial-onset (focal) seizures
• Can be started at an effective dose without slow titration
• Strip of 10 tablets from Lupin Ltd.

Composition

• Brivaracetam – 100 mg per film-coated tablet
• Colours – Ferric Oxide USP-NF Red, Ferrosoferric Oxide USP-NF and Titanium Dioxide IP

Composition as printed on the pack. Refer to the package insert for the complete list of excipients.

Uses & Benefits

• Reduces the frequency of partial-onset (focal) seizures
• Added to existing anti-epileptic treatment when seizures are not controlled
• Reaches an effective dose quickly, without weeks of slow titration
• Taken twice daily, with or without food
• Fewer behavioural side effects than levetiracetam for many patients
• May be used in adults and adolescents as prescribed

Directions for Use

• Take exactly as prescribed, usually twice daily at the same times
• Swallow the tablet whole with water; may be taken with or without food
• Never stop suddenly. Stopping an anti-epileptic abruptly can trigger seizures – any change must be tapered by your doctor
• Keep taking it even during long seizure-free spells
• If a dose is missed take it when you remember, unless the next is nearly due

Precautions

• Mood and behaviour changes are the effect to watch for – irritability, aggression, anxiety or depression. Tell your doctor or family to report them
• Report any thoughts of self-harm immediately; anti-epileptic drugs carry a small increased risk
• Drowsiness, dizziness and fatigue are common, especially early on. Do not drive until you know how it affects you
• The dose is reduced in liver disease – tell your doctor about any liver problem
• Alcohol worsens the drowsiness and should be avoided
• Discuss pregnancy and breastfeeding with your neurologist before use, and never stop the medicine on your own if you become pregnant

Storage

• Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C, as printed on the pack
• Keep tablets in the original blister until use
• Keep out of reach of children

Disclaimer

Prescription medicine – to be sold by retail on the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner only. This information is for general awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Epilepsy treatment must be started, adjusted and stopped only by your treating neurologist.