Pronunciation: LEE ve tye RA se tam
Brand: Elepsia XR, Keppra, Keppra XR, Roweepra, Spritam
250 mg, round, white, imprinted with M 613
500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with M 615
750 mg, oval, white, imprinted with M 617
1000 mg, oval, white, imprinted with M 619
250 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with 250 MG, 1014
500 mg, oval, yellow, imprinted with E 11
750 mg, oval, orange, imprinted with E 12
1000 mg, oval, white, imprinted with E 13
250 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with H, 87
500 mg, oval, yellow, imprinted with 88, H
750 mg, oval, orange, imprinted with 90 H
250 mg, oblong, yellow, imprinted with L 250
750 mg, oblong, blue, imprinted with L 750
250 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with ucb 250
500 mg, oval, yellow, imprinted with ucb 500
750 mg, oblong, orange, imprinted with ucb 750
1000 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with ucb 1000
500 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with UCB 500XR
750 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with UCB 750XR
250 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with E 10
500 mg, oval, yellow, imprinted with E 11
750 mg, oval, orange, imprinted with E 12
1000 mg, oval, white, imprinted with E 13
500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with APO, LXR 500
750 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with APO, LXR 750
500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with APO, LXR 500
750 mg, oval, white, imprinted with APO, LXR 750
250 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with L U, X01
500 mg, oval, yellow, imprinted with L U, X02
750 mg, oval, orange, imprinted with L U, X03
1000 mg, oval, white, imprinted with L U, X04
500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with L008
250 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with IG, 246
500 mg, capsule, yellow, imprinted with IG, 247
750 mg, capsule, pink, imprinted with IG, 248
250 mg, oblong, blue, imprinted with ucb 250
500 mg, oblong, yellow, imprinted with ucb 500
750 mg, oblong, orange, imprinted with ucb 750
1000 mg, oval, white, imprinted with OL 1000
1000 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 7493, 9 3
250 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with OL 250
250 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with 7285, 9 3
500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with TV/7795
500 mg, oval, yellow, imprinted with OL 500
500 mg, oblong, peach, imprinted with 54 636
500 mg, oval, yellow, imprinted with 7286, 9 3
750 mg, oval, white, imprinted with TV/7796
750 mg, oval, pink, imprinted with OL 750
750 mg, oval, orange, imprinted with 7287, 9 3
Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking levetiracetam. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.
Seizures may increase if you stop using levetiracetam suddenly.
Levetiracetam is used to treat certain types of seizures in people with epilepsy, including partial onset seizures, myoclonic seizures, and tonic-clonic seizures.
When used for partial onset seizures:
Levetiracetam is also used with other seizure medications to treat tonic-clonic seizures in people who are at least 6 years old, and myoclonic seizures in people at least 12 years old.
Levetiracetam injection is for use only in people who are least 16 years old.
Levetiracetam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not use levetiracetam if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice. Different brands of this medicine are for use only in children of certain ages.
Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking levetiracetam. Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.
Do not start or stop seizure medication during pregnancy without your doctor's advice. Having a seizure during pregnancy could harm both mother and baby. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant. Your dose needs may be different during pregnancy.
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of levetiracetam on the baby.
Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Levetiracetam oral is taken by mouth at the same time each day, with or without food.
Levetiracetam injection is given in a vein if you are unable to take the medicine by mouth.
Your dose needs may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. A child's dose needs may change if the child gains or loses weight. Avoid medication errors by using only the brand, form, and strength your doctor prescribes.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
Measure liquid medicine with the supplied syringe or a dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Swallow the extended-release tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.
Do not swallow or chew a Spritam dispersible tablet for oral suspension. Place the tablet on your tongue and take a sip of liquid. Do not swallow until the tablet has completely dissolved on your tongue.
Your kidney function may need to be tested.
Use all seizure medications as directed. Do not change your dose or stop using a medicine without your doctor's advice.
Seizures may increase if you stop using levetiracetam suddenly.. Ask your doctor before stopping the medicine.
Wear a medical alert tag or carry an ID card to let others know you have seizures.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning in your eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling).
Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel agitated, hostile, irritable, hyperactive (mentally or physically), or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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