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Myoclonic Seizures

Myoclonic Seizures are brief, shock-like muscle jerks caused by sudden involuntary brain activity. They can occur on their own or alongside other seizure types in people of any age.

Keppra

Levetiracetam

250mg · 500mg

Levetiracetam tablets for partial and myoclonic seizures. It reduces excessive nerve firing that leads to seizures.

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Key points

  • Myoclonic Seizures are sudden jerks that may affect a single limb or the entire body.
  • They are most often associated with epilepsy and may also arise from other neurological causes.

Common questions about Myoclonic Seizures

Which medicines are listed for Myoclonic Seizures?

Keppra (levetiracetam) is the medicine listed for Myoclonic Seizures. It is available as a tablet in 250mg and 500mg strengths and belongs to the anticonvulsant class of medicines, which help calm overactive brain electrical activity.

What kind of medicine is used for Myoclonic Seizures?

Anticonvulsant medicines are used for Myoclonic Seizures. The listed product contains levetiracetam, which works by reducing the sudden excessive electrical activity in the brain that causes the brief muscle jerks characteristic of this condition.

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