Keppra
Utilised to manage neuronal hyperarousal to alleviate seizure frequency and support brain wave stability.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Levetiracetam
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg · 500mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Keppra, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Keppra vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Keppra details
- Alternative names
- levetiracetam
- Therapeutic class
- Anticonvulsant
- Pharmacological class
- Antiepileptic Agent
- Known off-label uses
- status epilepticus
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to levetiracetam
- Minor side effects
- somnolence; dizziness; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- irritability; headache; nasopharyngitis
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- UCB Pharma
- Onset Time
- 1–2 days
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Carbamazepine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for infants, children, and adults based on formulation.
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; severe behavioural aggression, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilised to manage neuronal hyperarousal to alleviate seizure frequency and support brain wave stability.
Mechanism of action
Binds to the synaptic vesicle protein SV2A, inhibiting calcium release and preventing excessive hypersynchronous neural firing.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Monitor infant closely. Breastfeeding: Compatible.
What you will receive
Keppra is the originator brand name, made by UCB Pharma. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with UCB Pharma.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Levetiracetam is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.