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Abundance Of Anti-Epileptic Drugs Makes Treatment Choice Difficult - MedIndia

Abundance Of Anti-Epileptic Drugs Makes Treatment Choice DifficultMedIndia... lamotrigine (Lamictal®), lacosamide (Vimpat®), levetiracetam (Keppra®), oxcarbazepine (Trilepal®), pregabalin (Lyrica®), rufinamide (Banzel®), ...and more��

UCB: Intense growth of Cimzia, Vimpat and Neupro - The FINANCIAL (blog)

UCB: Intense growth of Cimzia, Vimpat and NeuproThe FINANCIAL (blog)Net sales of the anti-epileptic drug Keppra (levetiracetam) increased by a single digit percentage during the first nine months of 2010 when the continued ...

UCB reports 'intense growth' in 2010 - Zenopa

UCB reports 'intense growth' in 2010ZenopaIn addition, the company saw improved sales for mature offerings such as Keppra, as well as making progress with the development of pipeline products ...

12 new epilepsy drugs usher in 'era of abundance' - EurekAlert (press release)

12 new epilepsy drugs usher in 'era of abundance'EurekAlert (press release)... lamotrigine (Lamictal®), lacosamide (Vimpat®), levetiracetam (Keppra®), oxcarbazepine (Trilepal®), pregabalin (Lyrica®), rufinamide (Banzel®), ...and more��

Keppra (levetiracetam)

Last updated on: Jan 24, 2007

Brand Name:	Keppra
Active Ingredient:	levetiracetam
Strength(s):	250mg, 500mg, & 750mg, & 1000mg, 100mg/mL
Dosage Form(s):	Tablets, Oral Solution
Company Name:	UCB Pharma, Inc
Availability:	Prescription only
*Dated Approved by FDA:	November 30, 1999
*Approval by FDA does not mean that the drug is available for consumers at this time. This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. For more information about this drug, click here.

What is Keppra used for?

Keppra is a medicine to treat partial seizures in adults and children 4 years of age and older with epilepsy. It is taken with other seizure medicines to help control seizures.

Special Warning(s) with Keppra:

Some people taking Keppra can get serious reactions including:

sleepiness or feeling tired
weakness
difficulty coordinating muscles normally, (e.g., abnormal walk)
aggression, anger, and irritability
agitation, anxiety, and other mood changes
decreased ability to cope with daily life events
feeling depressed or worsening depression
thoughts of suicide

Talk to your doctor before stopping Keppra or any other seizure medicine. Stopping a seizure medicine all at once can cause status epilepticus, a serious problem.

General Precautions with Keppra:

Keppra may cause drowsiness. Do not drive a car or operate complex machinery until you know how Keppra affects you.

What should I tell my doctor or health care provider?

Tell your doctor or health care provider if you:

are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Keppra may cause birth defects. If you are taking Keppra while pregnant, tell your health care provider to register you in the Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry by calling 888.233.2334.
are nursing or planning to nurse your baby. Keppra is passed through breast milk to the baby.
have a history of kidney problems.

Tell your doctor about any other medicines you may be taking, including non-prescription medicines.

What are some possible side effects of Keppra? (This is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Keppra. Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)

The most common side effects are: