Keppra
Levetiracetam tablets for partial and myoclonic seizures. It reduces excessive nerve firing that leads to seizures.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Levetiracetam
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg · 500mg
This listing uses Keppra as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Keppra vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Keppra details
- Conditions
- Partial Onset Seizures · Myoclonic Seizures · Tonic-clonic Seizures
- 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
Levetiracetam tablets for partial and myoclonic seizures. It reduces excessive nerve firing that leads to seizures.
Mechanism of action
Binds to the synaptic vesicle protein SV2A, inhibiting calcium release and preventing excessive hypersynchronous neural firing.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Monitor infant closely. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Keppra is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Levetiracetam, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.