Adjunctive therapy for partial seizure w/ or w/o secondary generalization in epileptic patients.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult & adolescents >16 yr Initially 500 mg twice daily, can be increased up to 1,500 mg twice daily. Dose adjustment can be done by adding or subtracting 500 mg twice daily every 2-4 wk. Elderly w/ impaired kidney function CrCl >80 mL/min 500-1,500 mg twice daily, CrCl 50-79 mL/min 500-1,000 mg twice daily, CrCl 30-49 mL/min 250-750 mg twice daily, CrCl <30 mL/min 250-500 mg twice daily. Terminal stage of CKD undergoing hemodialysis 500-1,000 mg twice daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food: Swallow whole w/ water.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to levetiracetam or other pyrrolidone derivatives or other additives.
Special Precautions
Treatment w/drawal should be done gradually. Avoid driving or operating machine while consuming drug. Do not use in pregnancy & lactation unless mandatory.
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