Description

Keppra (250mg) Tablets (levetiracetam) is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. It is a prescription medicine used to treat certain types of seizures in people with epilepsy, including partial-onset seizures, myoclonic seizures, and tonic-clonic seizures.

When used for partial-onset seizures:

• Keppra XR is for adults and children at least 12 years old.
• Keppra (immediate-release tablets or oral solution) may be used in children as young as 1 month old.

Keppra is also used with other seizure medications to treat tonic-clonic seizures in people who are at least 6 years old, and myoclonic seizures in people at least 12 years old.

Keppra injection is used only as an alternative for patients when oral use is temporarily not possible.

You should not use Keppra if you are allergic to levetiracetam.

To make sure Keppra is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
• depression or other mood problems;
• mental illness or psychosis; or
• suicidal thoughts or actions.

Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice. Different brands of levetiracetam are for use only in children of certain ages.

Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking Keppra. Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.

Do not start or stop seizure medication during pregnancy without your doctor’s advice. Having a seizure during pregnancy could harm both mother and baby. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant. Your dose needs may be different during pregnancy.

If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of levetiracetam on the baby.

Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.

How should I take Keppra?

Take Keppra exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose.

Keppra oral is taken by mouth at the same time each day, with or without food.

Keppra injection is given in a vein if you are unable to take the medicine by mouth.

Your dose needs may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of levetiracetam. A child’s dose needs may change if the child gains or loses weight. Avoid medication errors by using only the brand, form, and strength your doctor prescribes.

Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.

Measure liquid medicine with the supplied syringe or a dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

Swallow the extended-release tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.

Your kidney function may need to be tested.

Use all seizure medications as directed. Do not change your dose or stop using the medicine without your doctor’s advice.

Seizures may increase if you stop using Keppra suddenly. Ask your doctor before stopping the medicine.

Wear a medical alert tag or carry an ID card to let others know you have seizures.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.