In Epilepsy Akurate 133.5mg/58mg Tablet CR slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. The medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures. Do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well, until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Akurate 133.5mg/58mg Tablet CR should be taken with or after food.
- Alcohol : UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Akurate 133.5mg/58mg Tablet CR | - Pregnancy : UNSAFE
Akurate 133.5mg/58mg Tablet CR is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Akurate 133.5mg/58mg Tablet CR may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. | - Driving : UNSAFE
Akurate 133.5mg/58mg Tablet CR may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION
Akurate 133.5mg/58mg Tablet CR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. | - Liver : UNSAFE
Akurate 133.5mg/58mg Tablet CR is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
If you miss a dose of Akurate 133.5mg/58mg Tablet CR, 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 schedule. Do not double the dose.
Can the use of Akurate 133.5mg/58mg Tablet CR cause sleepiness or drowsiness?::: Yes, Akurate 133.5mg/58mg Tablet CR may make you feel drowsy or sleepy. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights, or participating in potentially dangerous activities. Inform your doctor if you experience such an episode while taking this medicine.| Can I drink alcohol while taking Akurate 133.5mg/58mg Tablet CR?::: No, Akurate 133.5mg/58mg Tablet CR should be continued as advised by the doctor. Stopping Akurate 133.5mg/58mg Tablet CR suddenly may cause the symptoms to reappear, that too with increased frequency. If any problems are experienced due to Akurate 133.5mg/58mg Tablet CR, consult the doctor for re-evaluation.| Can Akurate 133.5mg/58mg Tablet CR be stopped when epilepsy symptoms are relieved?::: No, Akurate 133.5mg/58mg Tablet CR should be continued as advised by the doctor. Stopping Akurate 133.5mg/58mg Tablet CR suddenly may cause the symptoms to reappear that too with increased frequency. If any problems are experienced due to Akurate 133.5mg/58mg Tablet CR, consult the doctor for re-evaluation.| Will a higher than the recommended dose of Akurate 133.5mg/58mg Tablet CR be more effective?::: No, taking a higher dose than the recommended dose may not be more effective; it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended doses do not relieve your symptoms or if there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.| What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Akurate 133.5mg/58mg Tablet CR?::: Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, or other people.
Akurate 133.5mg/58mg Tablet CR works by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain. They increase the levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a natural chemical that helps calm nerve activity, and reduce excessive firing of brain cells. This combined action helps prevent the abnormal electrical signals that lead to seizures and supports effective seizure control in epilepsy.