Levetiracetam
Keppra (levetiracetam) is an antiepileptic medication used to control seizures in patients with epilepsy. It is prescribed for focal onset seizures, myoclonic seizures, and generalized tonic-clonic seizures in both adults and children.
Keppra is an anticonvulsant medication used to prevent and control seizures in patients with epilepsy.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 261547
- Generic
- Keppra
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Keppra is used to treat focal (partial) onset seizures, myoclonic seizures, and generalized tonic-clonic seizures in adults and children with epilepsy. It may be used alone or in combination with other anti-seizure medications.
The exact mechanism of action is not fully understood, but it is believed to involve binding to synaptic vesicle glycoprotein 2A (SV2A), which may help regulate neurotransmitter release and reduce seizure activity in the brain.
Common side effects may include drowsiness, dizziness, and weakness. Patients should not stop taking Keppra suddenly without medical guidance, as this may increase seizure frequency. Regular monitoring by a healthcare provider is important during treatment.
Official drug label
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