Brivaracetam: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Brivaracetam is an anti-epileptic medicine. It is a prescription medicine used for epilepsy (partial-onset seizures). In Pakistan it is available as tablets and injections, made by 5 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Brivaracetam works
Brivaracetam binds strongly to a protein called SV2A, found in the small sacs inside nerve endings that release chemical messengers. By acting on this protein it calms excessive electrical activity in the brain, making it harder for seizures to start and spread.
What is Brivaracetam used for?
- Epilepsy (partial-onset seizures)
Brivaracetam is used as an add-on treatment for partial-onset seizures, with or without spread to both sides of the brain, in adults and children. It is added when other epilepsy medicines on their own have not controlled seizures well enough. Taken regularly, it aims to reduce how often seizures happen. Treatment is started and adjusted by a specialist.
Side effects of Brivaracetam
Most side effects of Brivaracetam are mild and tend to lessen with time. They may include:
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Nausea
- Irritability or mood changes
Contact your doctor straight away about low mood, aggression or thoughts of self-harm. Get urgent help for a severe rash, swelling of the face or difficulty breathing, or seizures that become more frequent or prolonged.
Precautions and warnings
- Do not stop it suddenly, as this can trigger more seizures; your doctor will reduce it gradually if needed.
- Avoid driving until your seizures are controlled and you know how the medicine affects you, and follow local driving rules for epilepsy.
- Alcohol can increase drowsiness and is best avoided.
- Tell your doctor about liver disease and other medicines, especially rifampicin, which can lower its levels.
- If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before making any change to your treatment.
Frequently asked questions about Brivaracetam
What is the price of Brivaracetam in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Brivaracetam products currently in stock range from Rs 355 to Rs 2,236 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Brivace 10mg Tablet at Rs 355. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Brivaracetam are available in Pakistan?
Brivaracetam is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Cubriva (Genix Pharma Ltd), Brivace (Hilton Pharma Ltd) and Brivera (Helix Pharma Ltd).Do I need a prescription for Brivaracetam?
Yes. Brivaracetam is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Brivaracetam be used during pregnancy?
If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before making any change to your treatment.
Are all Brivaracetam brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Brivaracetam in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Brivaracetam brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 11 products containing Brivaracetam from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
