Brivaracetam (Oral Route)
Name: Brivaracetam (Oral Route)
- Brivaracetam Oral Route dosage
- Brivaracetam Oral Route dosage forms
- Brivaracetam Oral Route 100 mg
- Brivaracetam Oral Route average dose
- Brivaracetam Oral Route tablet
- Brivaracetam Oral Route missed dose
Descriptions
Brivaracetam is used to help control partial onset seizures in the treatment of epilepsy. This medicine cannot cure epilepsy and will only work to control seizures for as long as you continue to use it.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Tablet
- Solution
Pregnancy
| Pregnancy Category | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|
| All Trimesters | C | Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR no animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women. |
Other Interactions
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
Dosing
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
- For oral dosage forms (solution or tablets):
- For partial onset seizures:
- Adults and children 16 years of age and older—At first, 50 milligrams (mg) two times a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed and tolerated. However, the dose is usually not more than 100 mg two times a day.
- Children younger than 16 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For partial onset seizures:
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, 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 dosing schedule. Do not double doses.