Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Levetiracetam; Generic name: LEVETIRACETAM; Manufacturer: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc..
| Brand name | Levetiracetam |
|---|---|
| Generic name | LEVETIRACETAM |
| Manufacturer | Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Levetiracetam extended-release tablet is indicated for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients 12 years of age and older ( 1 ) Levetiracetam extended-release tablet is indicated for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients 12 years of age and older. |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Initiate treatment with a dose of 1000 mg once daily; increase by 1000 mg every 2 weeks to a maximum recommended dose of 3000 mg once daily ( 2 ) See full prescribing information for use in patients with impaired renal function ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosing For adults and adolescent patients, the recommended dosing for monotherapy and adjunctive therapy is the same; as outlined below. Adults and Adolescents 12 Years of Age and Older Weighing 50 kg or More Initiate tr |
| Active ingredient(s) | LEVETIRACETAM |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=18648f51-a37c-41e1-b451-123bc0cf5446 |