Keppra Oral Solution, Keppra XR
* LEVETIRACETAM
Keppra Drug Information
Keppra is used as an adjunct therapy in the treatment of epilepsy. This anti epilepsy drug can treat partial onset seizures that occur in children over 4 years of age and adults. It is also used to treat tonic clonic seizures in children above 6 years of age and adults. Myoclonic seizures in children aged 12 and above and adults can also be treated by using cheap Keppra. It is available as both capsules and solution forms.
Keppra Dosage Information
The main component of this medication is Lavetiracetam. In partial onset seizure cases of children aged 16 and above, treatment can be started with 1000 mg per day divided into two equal dosages. It may be increased periodically but should not exceed 3000 mg per day. In younger children aged between 4 and 16, 20 mg per kilogram of body weight should be administered in two daily doses. Oral solution should be used in case the weight is less than 20 kgs. In Myoclonic seizure cases occurring in people aged 12 and above, 100 mg of discount Keppra should be given in two daily doses which can be increased but should not exceed 3000 mg. In tonic clonic seizure cases, 1000 mg per day should be initiated in two doses which can be increased but not exceed 300 mg. In case of children aged between 6 and 16, 20 mg per kilogram of body weight is to be given in two doses which can be increased but not exceed 60 mg. You can buy Keppra dosages of 25 mg, 500 mg, 750 mg and 1000 mg from North Meds, a trusted and efficient online pharmacy.
Side Effects and Precautions for Keppra
Somnolence, infections, dizziness, nervousness and asthenia are the general side effects of the brand or generic form of this drug. Lavetiracetam can cause mood and behavior alterations, anxiety, depression and can cause a person to feel agitated, hostile, restless, hyperactive and have suicidal thoughts. It is advisable to stop taking sleep inducing medications and avoid consuming alcohol while on this drug. It can impair reactions and thinking so a person should be careful while driving or doing any activity that requires alertness.
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