# Levetiracetam (Levetiracetam)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/levetiracetam
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Levetiracetam?

Levetiracetam is an anticonvulsant. It is prescribed to treat epilepsy, tonic-clonic, myoclonic epilepsy. Across the United States, 76,000 doctors prescribe Levetiracetam to approximately 499,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Levetiracetam

## Indications

Levetiracetam is prescribed for several conditions including epilepsy, tonic-clonic, myoclonic epilepsy, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Epilepsy](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/epilepsy)
- [Tonic-Clonic](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/tonic-clonic)
- [Myoclonic Epilepsy](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/myoclonic-epilepsy)
- [Juvenile](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/juvenile)
- [Epilepsies](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/epilepsies)
- [Partial Epilepsy](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/partial-epilepsy)

## Mechanism of action

The precise mechanism(s) by which levetiracetam exerts its antiepileptic effect is unknown. A saturable and stereoselective neuronal binding site in rat brain tissue has been described for levetiracetam.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: anticonvulsants
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

adult patients: somnolence, asthenia, infection and dizziness (6

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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