levetiracetam

Levetiracetam is an antiepileptic (antiseizure) medication used to treat different types of seizures in people with epilepsy. It works differently from many older seizure medicines by binding to synaptic vesicle protein 2A (SV2A), a protein involved in the release of neurotransmitters in the brain. This action helps regulate abnormal nerve signaling and reduces the likelihood of seizures. Levetiracetam may be used alone or together with other antiseizure medications depending on the type of epilepsy and individual needs. Common side effects may include sleepiness, dizziness, fatigue, weakness, and behavioral or mood changes in some individuals.

Levetiracetam is a medicine used to help prevent seizures. It works by calming abnormal electrical signals in the brain, helping people with epilepsy have fewer seizures.

• Antiepileptic / antiseizure medication • Used to treat seizures associated with epilepsy • Works by binding to synaptic vesicle protein 2A (SV2A) in the brain • Helps regulate abnormal nerve activity • May be used alone or with other seizure medicines • Used for different seizure types including partial-onset seizures • Common side effects may include sleepiness, dizziness, tiredness, and weakness • Some people may experience mood or behavior changes • Treatment should be adjusted only under medical supervision

Levetiracetam is used alone and along with other medications to control partial-onset seizures (seizures that involve only one part of the brain) in adults, children, and infants 1 month of age or older. Levetiracetam is also used in combination with other medications to treat seizure in adults and children 12 years of age or older with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. Levetiracetam is also used in combination with other medications to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (formerly known as a grand mal seizure; seizure that involves the entire body) in adults and children 6 years of age or older with epilepsy. Levetiracetam is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. It works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain.