Keppra
Levetiracetam
Ingredients & Drug Type
Keppra is listed as Neurology containing Levetiracetam. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
- Active ingredient
- Levetiracetam
- Therapeutic class
- Neurology
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 500mg
Dosing
- Adult
- 500–1500mg مرتين يومياً
- Pediatric
- 10–20 mg/kg
- Frequency
- حسب وصفة الطبيب
- Route
- oral
- Frequency: حسب وصفة الطبيب.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Instructions: التزم بالجرعات بدقة
Medical Overview
Keppra is listed as Neurology containing Levetiracetam. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
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Uses / Indications
- Epilepsy
- Used for indications selected by a clinician or pharmacist based on diagnosis and the official leaflet.
Side Effects
- الأبرز سلوكي: تهيج وعصبية وحدة طبع (على المريض **وأهله** مراقبتها وتبليغها — قد لا يلحظها صاحبها)
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- وتعب. اكتئاب مزاج لدى قلة (مراقبة أدوية الصرع المعتادة). جسدياً من أنظف العائلة.
- Side effects vary by active ingredient, dose, and patient factors.
Contraindications
- حساسية سابقة له. **القصور الكلوي: تعديل جرعة** (طرحه كلوي). الاضطرابات النفسية النشطة الشديدة: موازنة بديل (ملفه السلوكي). الحمل: من الخيارات المفضلة عائلياً — مع فوليك ومتابعة مستويات (تنخفض بالحمل).
- Previous allergy to the active ingredient or any component.
Warnings
- أشرك أهل بيتك: «هل تغيّر طبعي؟» سؤال دوري مشروع — التهيج المستجد يُبلغ لا يُكابر
- وحلوله موجودة (تدرج
- B6
- بديل). لا يُوقف فجأة كإخوته (نوبات ارتدادية). حامل أو تخططين؟ لا توقفيه ذعراً — هو من الأنسب حملاً وقراره مع عصبيتك. انتظام النوم والجرعات نصف ضبط الصرع. تابع عبر كلينكس جو.
- Do not start, stop, or change dose without medical advice, especially during pregnancy or chronic disease.
Drug Interactions
- شبه صفرية — ميزته الاستراتيجية: لا يصادم منع الحمل ولا الوارفارين ولا المضادات ولا بعضه بعضاً. مثبطات العصب تتراكب نعاساً كالمعتاد.
- Tell your clinician or pharmacist about all medicines, supplements, and herbs you use.
Patient Guidance
- Read the patient leaflet.
- Use only as prescribed.
- Ask a pharmacist if anything about use is unclear.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Keppra?
Keppra contains Levetiracetam and is categorized as Neurology. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Keppra?
Catalog dosing information includes: 500–1500mg مرتين يومياً. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Keppra?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Keppra be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.