Medical Description
Antiseizure agent used in the treatment of focal onset seizures and generalized onset seizures, prophylaxis against craniotomy induced seizure and traumatic brain injury.
Indication & Usage
-Focal (partial) onset seizures and generalized onset seizures: Oral: Immediate release (tablets, oral solution, tablets for oral suspension): Initial: 500 mg twice daily; increase every 2 weeks by 500 mg/dose based on response and tolerability to the maximum recommended dose of 1.5 g twice daily.
Active Ingredients
Levetiracetam
Dosage & Administration
Tablet: 1-Disintegrating soluble tablet for oral suspension: Place whole tablet on the tongue with dry hand, follow with a sip of water and swallow only after tablet disintegrates. Do not swallow tablets intact. Tablet disintegrates in a mean time of 11 seconds (ranging from 2 to 27 seconds) in the mouth when taken with a sip of water. Or allow whole tablet to disperse in a small volume of water (one tablespoon or enough to cover the tablet) in a cup; consume entire contents immediately; resuspend any residue by adding an additional small volume of water and swallow the full amount. 2-Immediate release: Tablets should be swallowed whole, not chewed or crushed.