Levetiracetam (oral/injection)

Generic name: levetiracetam (oral/injection) [ LEE-ve-tye-RA-se-tam ]
Brand names: Elepsia XR, Keppra, Keppra XR, Roweepra, Spritam, Roweepra XR
Dosage forms: intravenous solution (100 mg/mL; 1000 mg/100 mL-NaCl 0.75%; 1500 mg/100 mL-NaCl 0.54%; 500 mg/100 mL-NaCl 0.82%); oral solution (100 mg/mL); oral tablet (1000 mg; 250 mg; 500 mg; 750 mg); oral tablet, dispersible (1000 mg; 250 mg; 500 mg; 750 mg); oral tablet, extended release (1000 mg; 1500 mg; 500 mg; 750 mg)
Drug class:Pyrrolidine anticonvulsants

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jun 4, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is levetiracetam?

Levetiracetam is used to treat certain types of seizures in people with epilepsy, including partial onset seizures, myoclonic seizures, and tonic-clonic seizures.

When used for partial onset seizures:

• Extended-release (XR) levetiracetam is for adults and children at least 12 years old.

• Spritam is for children at least 4 years old who weigh at least 44 pounds (20 kilograms).

• Roweepra and Keppra may be used in children as young as 1 month old.

Levetiracetam is also used with other seizure medications to treat tonic-clonic seizures in people who are at least 6 years old, and myoclonic seizures in people at least 12 years old.

Levetiracetam injection is for use only in people who are least 16 years old.

Levetiracetam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking levetiracetam. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.

Seizures may increase if you stop using levetiracetam suddenly.