Keppra
Levetiracetam tablets for partial and myoclonic seizures. It reduces excessive nerve firing that leads to seizures.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Levetiracetam
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg · 500mg
Keppra is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Keppra depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Keppra details
- Conditions
- Partial Onset Seizures · Myoclonic Seizures · Tonic-clonic Seizures
- Alternative names
- levetiracetam
- Therapeutic class
- Anticonvulsant
- Pharmacological class
- Antiepileptic Agent
- Known off-label uses
- status epilepticus
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to levetiracetam
- Minor side effects
- somnolence; dizziness; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- irritability; headache; nasopharyngitis
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- UCB Pharma
- Onset Time
- 1–2 days
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Carbamazepine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for infants, children, and adults based on formulation.
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; severe behavioural aggression, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Levetiracetam tablets for partial and myoclonic seizures. It reduces excessive nerve firing that leads to seizures.
Mechanism of action
Binds to the synaptic vesicle protein SV2A, inhibiting calcium release and preventing excessive hypersynchronous neural firing.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Monitor infant closely. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Keppra names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Levetiracetam at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.