Keppra

Keppra is a prescription medication used to treat certain seizures in children and adults with epilepsy. Keppra belongs to a group of drugs called anticonvulsants, which may work by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain.

Keppra comes in tablet and in a liquid form. It is taken up to 2 times daily, with or without food, depending on which form you are taking.

Keppra is also available in injectable form to be given directly into a vein (IV) by a healthcare professional.

Common side effects of Keppra include drowsiness, weakness, and dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Keppra affects you.

Epilepsy Seizure Disorders [1] Neuromuscular Disease [2]

Reviewed by:

Beth Bolt, RPh [3]

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December 20, 2012

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"Keppra [tablet and oral solution]", DailyMed: Current Medication Information; U.S. National Library of Medicine [4] "Keppra [injection]", DailyMed: Current Medication Information; U.S. National Library of Medicine [5]

http://www.rxwiki.com/keppra [6]

Levetiracetam [7]

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UCB, Inc. [8]

RxNorm ATC Ref:

Other antiepileptics [9]

Contributor:

Beth Bolt, RPh [3] Anyssa Garza, PharmD [10]

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Keppra treats certain types of seizures. Call your doctor if you have any changes in behavior such as aggression, anger, anxiety, mood swings, depression, irritability, or hallucinations.

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Keppra XR [11]