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KEPPRA (levetiracetam)

Tablets, for Oral Use

Fuente: pnc-canarias

DESCRIPTION

KEPPRA is an antiepileptic drug available as 250 mg (blue), 500 mg (yellow), 750 mg (orange),

and 1000 mg (white) tablets and as a clear, colorless, grape-flavored liquid (100 mg/mL)

for oral administration.

KEPPRA oral solution contains 100 mg of levetiracetam per mL. Inactive ingredients: ammonium glycyrrhizinate, citric acid monohydrate, glycerin, maltitol solution, methylparaben, potassium acesulfame, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate dihydrate and natural and artificial flavor.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Important Administration Instructions

KEPPRA is given orally with or without food. The KEPPRA dosing regimen depends on
the indication, age group, dosage form (tablets or oral solution), and renal function.

Prescribe the oral solution for pediatric patients with body weight ≤ 20 kg. Prescribe
the oral solution or tablets for pediatric patients with body weight above 20 kg.

When using the oral solution in pediatric patients, dosing is weight-based (mg per kg) using a calibrated measuring device (not a household teaspoon or tablespoon).

KEPPRA tablets should be swallowed whole. KEPPRA tablets should not be chewed or crushed.

Side Effects of Keppra

In children

·       ⬤ sleepiness,

·       ⬤ accidental injury,

·       ⬤ hostility,

·       ⬤ nervousness and weakness

In adults

·       ⬤ drowsiness,

·       ⬤ weakness,

·       ⬤ infection,

·       ⬤ loss of appetite,

·       ⬤ stuffy nose,

·       ⬤ tiredness, and dizziness.