Spritam
Generic name:levetiracetam
Dosage form: tablets for oral suspension
Drug class:Pyrrolidine anticonvulsants
What is Spritam?
Spritam is a prescription medicine taken by mouth that used to treat partial-onset seizures in people 4 years of age and older weighing more than 20 kg (44 pounds).
Spritam is a prescription medicine taken by mouth that is used with other medicines to treat:
- myoclonic seizures in people 12 years of age and older with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.
- primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in people 6 years of age and older with certain types of generalized epilepsy.
It is not known if this medicine is safe or effective in children under:
- 4 years of age to treat partial-onset seizures
- 12 years of age to treat myoclonic seizures
- 6 years of age to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures
Spritam is not recommended for children that weigh 20 kg (44 pounds) or less.
Before taking your medicine, make sure you have received the correct medicine. Compare the name above with the name on your package. Tell your pharmacist immediately if you think you have been given the wrong medicine.
Important information
Like other antiepileptic drugs, Spritam may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500 people taking it.
Call a healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you:
- thoughts about suicide or dying
- new or worse depression
- feeling agitated or restless
- trouble sleeping (insomnia)
- acting aggressive, being angry, or violent
- an extreme increase in activity or talking (mania)
- attempts to commit suicide
- new or worse anxiety
- panic attacks
- new or worse irritability
- acting on dangerous impulses
- other unusual changes in behavior or mood
Do not stop this medicine without first talking to a healthcare provider.
- Stopping Spritam suddenly can cause serious problems. Stopping a seizure medicine suddenly can cause seizures that will not stop (status epilepticus).
- Suicidal thoughts or actions can be caused by things other than medicines. If you have suicidal thoughts or actions, your healthcare provider may check for other causes.
How can I watch for early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions?
- Pay attention to any changes, especially sudden changes, in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings.
- Keep all follow-up visits with your healthcare provider as scheduled.
- Call your healthcare provider between visits as needed, especially if you are worried about symptoms.
Who should not take Spritam?
Do not take Spritam if you are allergic to levetiracetam.
Before taking Spritam
Before you start treatment, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if yo.
