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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Indications of Levetiracetam
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Convulsive state epilepticus >20 minutes post midaz
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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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Precautions of Levetiracetam
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Nil
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Side effects of Levetiracetam
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Drowsiness
Dizziness
Headache
Fatigue
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Presentations Of Levetiracetam
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500mg/5ml
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Onset, Duration, Half-life
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Rapid, 1-2 days, 6-8 hours
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Routes of administration of Levetiracetam
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IV