KEPPRA

Keppra is a Prescription medicine.

Keppra

The recommended Keppra dosage is 500 mg.

levetiracetam (lee-ve-tye-ra-se-tam)

Levetiracetam

Lundbeck

Keppra is used for the treatment of epileptic seizures.

• Keppra should not be given to children below the age of 16 years as the safety of the drug has not been established yet in them.
• Patients should wear and carry an identification card with them at all times which states that the patient is on Keppra medication.

• People using Keppra medicine should avoid the use of dangerous machinery and other hazardous activities as the drug induces sleep and reduces alertness.
• Patients on Keppra medication should not stop the medicine abruptly. The medicine should be stopped only on doctor's advice and that too gradually by tapering the dosage.
• Patients should get their blood tested regularly while on this medication.

General information:

Keppra is used to prevent the occurrence of epileptic seizures by treating epilepsy. Generically known as Levetiracetam, it is available in the form of 100mg, 250mg, Keppra 500mg, 750mg and 1000mg tablets. It is also available in the form of an oral solution and injection.

Important facts about Keppra:

People allergic to Keppra and its ingredients should not Buy Keppra.
People taking Keppra medicine may have suicidal ideation. Patients should get themselves checked regularly.
People suffering from kidney problem should not take Keppra drug without the doctor's advice as they might need a dosage adjustment.
Pregnant women and lactating mothers should not Purchase Keppra medicine without the doctor's recommendation to avoid harm to the unborn baby and the nursed child.

Side effects:

• Feeling giddy
• Feeling sleepy
• Feeling irritated
• Spinning of head
• Bad throat
• Pain in the neck

• Visual perception
• Increased body temperature
• Pain in the body
• Feeling weak
• Uncoordinated moves
• Feeling of vomit
• Altered appetite
• Itchy feeling
• Change in the color of stool and urine
• Jaundice

Keppra drug interactions:

There are certain drugs that might interact with Keppra. Patients should consult their doctor before taking any OTC or prescription drug while on this medication.

• Keppra tablets should be taken exactly as prescribed and the dosage should not be altered on your own.
• The medicine should be given regardless of meals.
• The tablet should not be broken, crushed or chewed and should be swallowed as a whole.
• The liquid form of the medicine should be measured using a proper measuring spoon.
• The medicine refill should be taken before the medicine gets finished.