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How to Take Levetiracetam and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

May be taken with or without food. (Oral solution should be diluted in a glass of water.) Administer IV levetiracetam as 15-min infusion following dilution in 100 ml of a compatible diluent.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO/IV- Adjunct in partial seizures- Initial: 500 mg twice daily on the 1st day, may increase gradually. Max: 3 g/day.
Monotherapy for partial seizures with or without secondary generalization- Initial: 500 mg/day, may increase gradually. Max: 3 g/day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Levetiracetam

This medication is an anticonvulsant, prescribed for partial seizures.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Levetiracetam

India :

Levesam | Levroxa | Torleva (1000mg) | Epictal | Levesam (500mg) | Epictal (750 mg) | Levepsy (1000mg) | Keppra (500mg) | Levetee (100mg/ml) | L-TAM 500 TABLET

International :

Keppra

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

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