Drug Name

Keppra (Levetiracetam)

Drug Uses

Keppra is used for treating partial-onset, myoclonic, or generalized tonic-clonic seizures in patients with epilepsy. It is used in combination with other medicines. It may as well as be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

How Taken

Take Keppra as directed by your doctor.

• Take Keppra by mouth with or without food.
• Swallow Keppra whole. Do not break, grind, or bite before swallowing.
• Keppra works best, incase it is used at the alike time(s) each day.
• Continue to take Keppra even, incase you feel well. Do not miss any doses.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may possess about how to take Keppra.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Keppra is an anticonvulsant. Exactly how it works is unknown, but it may work by slowing abnormal nerve impulses in the brain.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose of Keppra as well as are using it regularly, take it as soon as likely. Incase it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose as well as go back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store Keppra between 68 as well as 77 degrees F (20 as well as 25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 as well as 86 degrees F (15 as well as 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, as well as light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Keppra out of the reach of children as well as away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not take Keppra if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Keppra

Contact your doctor or health care provider fair away incase any of these apply to you.

Some health examination conditions may work with Keppra . Tell your doctor or pharmacist incase you possess any health examination conditions, especially incase any of the following apply to you:

• incase you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• incase you are using any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• incase you possess allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• incase you possess liver or kidney problems, or you are on dialysis
• incase you possess a history of mental or mood problems, or suicidal thoughts or actions

Some MEDICINES MAY WORK with Keppra . But, no specific interactions with Keppra are known at this time.

Likely Side Effects

Check with your doctor incase any of these most ordinary side effects persist or become bothersome:

• Dizziness; drowsiness; loss of appetite; runny nose; tiredness; vomiting; weakness.

Seek health examination attention fair away incase any of these very bad side effects occur:

• Very bad allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); behavioral changes (e.g., aggression; agitation; anger; apathy; irritability; hostility); changes in vision; decreased coordination; depression; extreme drowsiness, tiredness, or weakness; fever, chills, or sore throat; hallucinations; irrational thoughts or beliefs; memory loss; mental or mood changes; recent or worsening seizures; suicidal thoughts or attempts; unusual bruising or bleeding; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

More Information

Incase you possess any questions about Keppra, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Keppra is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.