Briviact (brivaracetam) can be used alone and in combination with other medications to control partial onset epileptic seizures from the age of one month. Brivaracetam is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants.

Dosage

The dosage is set by the prescribing doctor, and is determined by the person’s weight. The dosage and regimen is determined by the prescribing physician. If a scheduled dose is missed, take it as soon as possible, but do not take a double dose the next day to make up for a forgotten dose

Briviact should be taken in two equal doses, morning and evening. It should be taken at roughly the same time each day. The usual recommended dose for adults, adolescents, and children who weigh 50 kg or more is between 25 mg and 100 mg twice a day. The usual recommended dose for children and adolescents who weigh less than 50 kg is based on body weight, calculated at between 0.5 mg and 2 mg for each kg of body weight, twice a day.   The prescribing physician may decide to adjust the dose based on the number of seizures once the medication has had time to work.

An accidental overdose can cause feelings such as being dizzy and sleepy, feeling nauseous, feeling the room spinning, problems with keeping balance, anxiety, feeling tired, irritable, aggressive, not being able to sleep, feeling depressed or having suicidal thoughts or wishing to self-harm. If any of these are experienced, consult with a physician immediately.