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Levetiracetam (Keppra) Nursing Considerations


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levetiracetam

Trade Name

Keppra

Indication

Seizures

Action

decreases severity and incidence of seizures by inhibiting presynaptic calcium channels and reducing neurotransmitter realease

Therapeutic Class

anticonvulsants

Pharmacologic Class

pyrrolidines

Nursing Considerations

• May cause suicidal thoughts, dizziness, weakness • May alter RBC, WBC, and liver function • May cause somnolence • Should be infused over 15 minutes

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