Levetiracetam Flashcards
1
Q
What class of drug levetiracetam?
A
Anti epileptic
2
Q
What are uses of levetiracetam?
A
Focal seizures incl. secondary generalisation
3
Q
What are the mechanism of action of levetiracetam?
A
Synaptic vesicle protein 2A inhibition
Decreases release of glutamate (synchronised burst firing)
4
Q
What are the adverse drug reactions of levetiracetam?
A
Anxiety
Drowsiness
Dizziness
5
Q
What are important drug drug interactions of levetiracetam?
A
CNS depressants