Levetiracetam

ADMINISTRATION

Administration speed:

·         100 mg/min or for 15 minutes

·         Some protocols recommend infusion for 5-10 minutes in emergency situations

Maintenance dose:  Start 12 hours after loading dose

·         Generally 1000-3000 mg/day divided into 2 doses

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

Special considerations:

  • Rapid impregnation may increase the risk of adverse effects, especially neurological and psychiatric.
  • In patients with renal insufficiency, the dose should be adjusted to avoid drug accumulation.

Monitoring:

·         Closely monitor neurological and hemodynamic status during impregnation.

·         Monitor renal function and signs of toxicity (drowsiness, agitation, psychosis)

·         Be alert for signs of hypersensitivity reactions

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