BRITZILAM Injection 5ml

Introduction About BRITZILAM INJECTION

BRITZILAM INJECTION is used to manage epilepsy. It contains Brivaracetam which
belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-epile
itself to specific sites (SV2A) on the surfaces of nerve cells which suppresses
the abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain and manages the spread of
electrical signals that cause seizures.

Before taking BRITZILAM INJECTION inform your doctor if you have depression,
self-harming thoughts, or any unusual changes in mood and behaviour. It is not
recommended to use in patients with severe liver problems. It is generally not
recommended to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding women. BRITZILAM INJECTION is
not recommended for use in children under 4 years of age.

The most common side effects are feeling sleepy or dizzy, flu, feeling very
tired, convulsion (a feeling of spinning), feeling and being sick and
constipation, depression, anxiety, not being able to sleep, irritability,
infection of nose and throat and decreased appetite. Contact your doctor if any
of the symptoms worsen.

Uses Of BRITZILAM INJECTION

• Used in the management of epilepsy

How BRITZILAM INJECTION Works

Brivaracetam works by attaching itself to specific sites (SV2A) on the surfaces
of nerve cells which suppresses the abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the
brain and manages the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures.

How to use BRITZILAM INJECTION

• It must be given by a doctor or nurse into the veins as an intravenous infusion
• Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight, and disease condition

Side Effects Of BRITZILAM INJECTION

Common side effects of BRITZILAM INJECTION:

• feeling sleepy or dizzy
• flu
• feeling very tired (fatigue)
• convulsion, a feeling of ‘spinning’ (vertigo)
• constipation
• anxiety not being able to sleep (insomnia)
• irritability
• infection of the nose and throat, cough
• decreased appetite
• restlessness and hyperactivity (psychomotor hyperactivity)
• loss of touch with reality and/or abnormal thinking
• nervous excitement (agitation)
• decrease in white blood cells
• self-harming thoughts

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

Monitoring requiredBRITZILAM INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless
considered necessary.

!### Breastfeeding

ContraindicatedBRITZILAM INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may
pass through breast milk.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Use with CautionDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel sleepy, dizzy, or tired while
receiving the medicine.

!### Alcohol

Consult your doctorAvoid consum

!### Kidney

ContraindicatedBRITZILAM INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with impaired renal
function.

!### Liver

Use with CautionBRITZILAM INJECTION should be taken with caution in patients with hepatic
impairment.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedDo not receive BRITZILAM INJECTION if you are allergic to Brivaracetam or any
other ingredients of this medicine.

!### Use In Pediatrics

ContraindicatedBRITZILAM INJECTION is not recommended for use in children under 4 years of age.

!### Use In Geriatrics

Use with CautionBRITZILAM INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65
years and above).

Others

Before taking the medicine, inform your doctor if you have:

• depression, self-harming thoughts or any unusual changes in mood and behaviour

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking BRITZILAM INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of
the following medicine:

• Antibiotics (Ex. rifampicin)
• St John’s wort (Ex. Hypericum perforatum)

Overdosage:

BRITZILAM INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a
hospital and it is so unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your
doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual problems.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Brivaracetam
Pharmacological Category	:	Anti-epile
Therapeutic Indication	:	Epilepsy
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Injection, Oral solution, syrup

FAQs About BRITZILAM INJECTION

Q: What is epilepsy?

A: Epilepsy is a chronic non-communicable disease of the brain, which affects
around 50 million people worldwide. Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent
seizures, which are small episodes of involuntary movement that may involve a
part of the body (partial) or the entire body (generalized) and are sometimes
associated with loss of consciousness and control of bowel or bladder function.

Q: Can I stop receiving BRITZILAM INJECTION if I start feeling better?

A: No. This medicine should not be stopped even if you start feeling better.
Suddenly stopping the medicine may cause continuous seizures which can be
difficult to control. You should consult your doctor who will advise you to
discontinue the medicine gradually.

Q: BRITZILAM INJECTION can be used in children?

A: No. It is not recommended for use in children below 4 years of age.

Q: Can BRITZILAM INJECTION be given to nursing mothers?

A: No. It should not be used in nursing mothers as it is excreted through milk
and can get transferred to the baby while breastfeeding.

Q: What precaution has to be taken if received more BRITZILAM INJECTION?

A: BRITZILAM INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse
in a hospital and it is so unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult
your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual problems.

Q: BRITZILAM INJECTION can be taken during hepatic impairment?

A: Caution should be taken while receiving BRITZILAM INJECTION if you have any
liver disease.

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Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Complete Blood Count (CBC) with ESR
• Complete Blood Count (CBC)
• ECG at Home