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Keppra 1000mg Tablet 100s
RM 1540.00
Keppra 1000mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but aim to take it at the same time every day to make the most of benefit. The dose will depend on your condition and how you react to the medication. Your doctor will give you the right dose. It is generally prescribed as long-term treatment. You will continue to take it as long as you have been told by your doctor, even though you feel good. If you stop or miss doses, the condition can get worse.
Before taking it, you should notify your doctor if you have any other complaints and if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding. Your doctor may prescribe regular blood tests to test your kidney function while you are taking this medicine.
Some of the side effects do not require any medical attention and stop as the body responds to the medication. Consult the doctor if they continue or if you are concerned about them.
Some of the common side effects of this medication include dizziness, headache, infection, irritation, stuffy nose, sleepiness, behavioural changes, violent behaviour, and loss of appetite. Side effects are most common in the first few weeks and normally reduce as the body respond to the medication. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention, but some of them may be serious.
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