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levETIRAcetam

levETIRAcetam
Brand names: LevETIRAcetam ER (non-formulary), Spritam
Form Strength ANAN ASMP LACH LALK LOHH LOLR LOWC SDSD SESE SFSF Formulary Status
SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS 100 mg/mL; 500 mg/100 mL-NaCl 0.82%; 1000 mg/100 mL-NaCl 0.75%; 1500 mg/100 mL-NaCl 0.54%
SOLUTION, ORAL 100 mg/mL    
TABLET, DISPERSIBLE, ORAL 250 mg                     ODT is non formulary
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE, ORAL 500 mg; 750 mg                     non-formulary
TABLET, ORAL 250 mg; 500 mg; 750 mg


Comments:
Drug Name Common Side Effects

levetiracetam

  • feeling tired (fatigue)
  • GI: nausea/vomiting
  • irritability

 

Medications Approved for Automatic Therapeutic Interchange Dosage Conversion Guidelines
(Note:  “Therapeutic Interchange” should be placed in the order comments)

Levetiracetam (Keppra) Formulations 

Medication Ordered 

Brand Name 

Dosage form 

Dose and Frequency 

Formulary Medication 

Dosage Form 

Dose and Frequency 

Levetiracetam

Keppra 

Tablets 

FORMULARY AGENT 

Levetiracetam XR 

Keppra XR

Tablets 

500 mg once daily 

Levetiracetam IR

Tablets 

250 mg BID

Levetiracetam XR

Keppra XR

Tablets

750 mg once daily

Levetiracetam IR

Tablets

375 mg BID

Levetiracetam XR

Keppra XR

Tablets

1,000 mg once daily

Levetiracetam IR

Tablets

500 mg BID

Levetiracetam XR

Keppra XR

Tablets

1,500 mg once daily

Levetiracetam IR

Tablets

750 mg BID


Last updated: Mar. 14, 2023


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