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levetiracetam
Trade NameKeppra
IndicationSeizures
Actiondecreases severity and incidence of seizures by inhibiting presynaptic calcium channels and reducing neurotransmitter realease
Therapeutic Classanticonvulsants
Pharmacologic Classpyrrolidines
Nursing Considerations• May cause suicidal thoughts, dizziness, weakness • May alter RBC, WBC, and liver function • May cause somnolence • Should be infused over 15 minutes
By Jon Haws, RN CCRN Alumnus4.4
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levetiracetam
Trade NameKeppra
IndicationSeizures
Actiondecreases severity and incidence of seizures by inhibiting presynaptic calcium channels and reducing neurotransmitter realease
Therapeutic Classanticonvulsants
Pharmacologic Classpyrrolidines
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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