It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Iracet before taking it.
What is Iracet
Iracet is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. Iracet is used to treat partial onset seizures in adults and children who are at least 1 month old. Iracet is also used to treat tonic-clonic seizures in adults and children who are at least 6 years old, and myoclonic seizures in adults and children who are at least 12 years old. Iracet may also be used for purposes not listed in Iracet guide.
Iracet side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, depression, anxiety, or if you feel agitated, hostile, irritable, hyperactive, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself. Call your doctor at once if you have:
unusual changes in mood or behavior;
bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
feeling very weak or tired;
problems with walking or movement;
the first sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild;
severe skin reaction--fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling; or
signs of infection--fever, swollen gums, painful mouth sores, pain when swallowing, skin sores, cold or flu symptoms, cough, trouble breathing.
Common side effects may include:
dizziness, drowsiness, weakness;
feeling tired or irritable;
infection;
loss of appetite; or
stuffy nose.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Iracet dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Seizures:
16 years of age and older: Initial Dose: 1000 mg daily by either immediate release oral or intravenous administration, given as 500 mg twice daily. Additional dosing increments may be given to a maximum recommended daily dose of 3000 mg. There is no evidence that doses greater than 3000 mg/day confer additional benefit. Extended release: Initial dose: 1000 mg orally once daily This dose may be increased every 2 weeks by 1000 mg/day to a maximum of 3000 mg once daily.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Seizures:
Myoclonic seizures: Oral: Children 12 years and older: Immediate release: Initial: 500 mg twice daily; may increase every 2 weeks by 500 mg/dose to the recommended dose of 1500 mg twice daily. Efficacy of doses greater than 3000 mg/day has not been established. Partial onset seizures: Oral: Children 1 month to less than 6 months old: Immediate release: 7 mg/kg/dose given twice daily (14 mg/kg/day); may increase every 2 weeks by increments of 14 mg/kg to the recommended daily dose of 42 mg/kg. Children 6 months to less than 4 years old: Immediate release: 10 mg/kg given twice daily (20 mg/kg/day); may increase in 2 weeks by an increment of 20 mg/kg to the recommended daily dose of 50 mg/kg (25 mg/kg twice daily). The daily dose of 50 mg/kg may be reduced in patients who cannot tolerate this dose. Children 4 to less than 16 years: Immediate release: 10 mg/kg/dose given twice daily; may increase every 2 weeks by 10 mg/kg/dose to the recommended dose of 30 mg/kg/dose twice daily (60 mg/kg/daily). The daily dose of 60 mg/kg may be reduced in patients who cannot tolerate this dose. Children 16 years and older: Refer to adult dosing. Maximum dose: 3000 mg/day Tonic-clonic seizures: Oral: Children 6 to less than 16 years: Immediate release: Initial: 10 mg/kg dose given twice daily; may increase every 2 weeks by 10 mg/kg/dose to the recommended dose of 30 mg/kg twice daily. Efficacy of doses greater than 60 mg/kg/day has not been established. Children 16 years and older: Refer to adult dosing. Maximum dose: 3000 mg/day
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Can Iracet be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
What other drugs will affect Iracet?
Other drugs may interact with Iracet, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
Who should not take Iracet?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to Iracet.
To make sure Iracet is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
kidney disease;
high blood pressure; or
a history of mental illness or psychosis.
You may have thoughts about suicide while taking this medicine. Tell your doctor if you have symptoms of depression or suicidal thoughts during the first several weeks of treatment, or whenever your dose is changed. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.
FDA pregnancy category C. Do not start or stop taking Iracet during pregnancy without your doctor's advice. Having a seizure during pregnancy could harm both mother and baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant while taking Iracet for seizures.
Seizure control is very important during pregnancy. The benefit of preventing seizures may outweigh any risks posed by taking Iracet. There may be other seizure medications that can be more safely used during pregnancy. Follow your doctor's instructions about taking this medicine while you are pregnant.
Iracet can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using Iracet.
Do not give this medication to a child without the advice of a doctor. Your child's dose needs are based on age and weight. The child should remain under the care of a doctor while using Iracet.
How should I take Iracet?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Iracet is usually taken twice per day. Take the medicine at the same time each day. You may take Iracet with or without food.
Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole.
If a child is using this medicine, tell your doctor if the child has any changes in weight. Iracet doses are based on weight in children, and any changes may affect your child's dose.
Use Iracet regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.
Do not stop using Iracet suddenly, even if you feel fine. Stopping suddenly may cause increased seizures. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose.
Seizures are often treated with a combination of drugs. Use all medications as directed by your doctor. Read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each medication. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without your doctor's advice.
Wear a medical alert tag or carry an ID card stating that you take Iracet. Any medical care provider who treats you should know that you take seizure medication.
While using Iracet, your kidney function may need to be tested often.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Can Iracet be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Iracet be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Iracet, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Iracet. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
Patient reports
Patient reported useful
No survey data has been collected yet
One patient reported side effects
Does the Iracet Have Any Side Effects? Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about No side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Iracet. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Iracet.
Patients
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No side effects
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100.0%
One patient reported price estimates
Do you think The Price of Iracet is Worth It? Do you feel you paid higher than the value you got from it after usage? According to reports from gmedication.com users, on whether the Iracet medicine is affordable, users shared different opinions on the question. The views concerning the price of the medicine were based on some factors like the brand the patient bought, the price compared to its level of effectiveness, the nation or country where the medicine is sold, and the amount of money the patient has. For users who are of the opinion that the medicine is unaffordable, they may have to consider a medicine with another brand in a bid to reduce cost.
Patients
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Not expensive
1
100.0%
Three patients reported frequency of use
How often should I take Iracet? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Iracet should take Twice in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients
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Twice in a day
3
100.0%
Seven patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Iracet May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients
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201-500mg
4
57.1%
101-200mg
1
14.3%
501mg-1g
1
14.3%
51-100mg
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14.3%
One patient reported time for results
How long will I use Iracet before I begin to notice the effect? According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about > 3 month and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Iracet. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Iracet kindly click here
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> 3 month
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100.0%
Patient reported administration
No survey data has been collected yet
Five patients reported age
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46-60
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40.0%
6-15
2
40.0%
16-29
1
20.0%
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