Levetiracetam (CCP) Flashcards

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Drug Class of Levetiracetam

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Anticonvulsant

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Pharmacology of Levetiracetam

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it is not completely understood

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3
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Indications of Levetiracetam

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Convulsive state epilepticus >20 minutes post midaz

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4
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Contraindications of Levetiracetam

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Absolute: Allergy, patients less than 1 year
Relative: Toxicology related seizures

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5
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Precautions of Levetiracetam

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Nil

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6
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Side effects of Levetiracetam

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Drowsiness
Dizziness
Headache
Fatigue

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7
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Presentations Of Levetiracetam

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500mg/5ml

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8
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Onset, Duration, Half-life

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Rapid, 1-2 days, 6-8 hours

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9
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Routes of administration of Levetiracetam

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IV

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