Nayzilam vs. Keppra

Nayzilam(midazolam)NasalSpray andKeppra(levetiracetam) are used to treat seizuresinpeople withepilepsy.

Nayzilam is specifically used foracutetreatment of intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequentseizure活动(例如,集群的癫痫,严重的重复seizures) that are distinct from apatient's usual seizure pattern in patients with epilepsy 12 years of age and older.

Nayzilam and Keppra belong to different drug classes. Nayzilam is a benzodiazepine and Keppra is ananti-epileptic drug (AED) (anticonvulsant).

Side effectsof Nayzilam and Keppra that are similar include drowsiness.

Side effects of Nayzilam that are different from Keppra includeheadache, nasal discomfort,throatirritation, andrunny nose.

Side effects of Keppra that are different from Nayzilam include weakness,infection, loss of appetite,stuffy nose,tiredness,dizziness, sleepiness, accidentalinjury, hostility, and nervousness.

Both Nayzilam and Keppra may interact withalcohol.

Nayzilam may also interact with other drugs that can make you sleepy (otherbenzodiazepinesand sedatives/hypnotics, anxiolytics, tranquilizers,musclerelaxants, general anesthetics, antipsychotics, opioids,),ketoconazole, itraconazole, andclarithromycin.

Keppra may also interact withphenytoin, valproate,oralcontraceptives,digoxin,warfarin, and probenecid.

Withdrawal symptomsmay occur if you suddenly stop taking Nayzilam.

Common side effects of Nayzilam include:

• drowsiness,
• headache,
• nasal discomfort,
• throat irritation, and
• runnynose

Common side effects of Keppra include:

Side effects of Keppra in adults include<:/p>

• drowsiness,
• weakness,
• infection,
• loss of appetite,
• stuffy nose,
• tiredness, and
• dizziness.

Side effects of Keppra in children include

• sleepiness,
• accidental injury,
• hostility, nervousness, and
• weakness.

Nayzilam (midazolam) is a benzodiazepine indicated for the acute treatment of intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity (i.e., seizure clusters, acute repetitive seizures) that are distinct from a patient's usual seizure pattern in patients with epilepsy 12 years of age and older.

Keppra is indicated as adjunctivetherapyin the treatment of partialonsetseizures in adults and children 1 month of age and older with epilepsy.

Keppra表示t辅助疗法reatment of myoclonic seizures in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older withjuvenilemyoclonic epilepsy.

Keppra表示t辅助疗法reatment ofprimarygeneralized tonic-clonic seizures in adults and children 6 years of age and older withidiopathicgeneralized epilepsy.

Nayzilam may interact with other drugs that can make you sleepy (other benzodiazepines and sedatives/hypnotics, anxiolytics, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, general anesthetics, antipsychotics, opioids, alcohol), ketoconazole, itraconazole, and clarithromycin. Tell yourdoctorall medications and supplements you use.

Keppra may interact with alcohol.

The initial dose of Nayzilam is one spray (5mgdose) administered into onenostril. A second dose of one additional spray (5 mg dose) Nayzilam may be administered into the opposite nostril after 10 minutes if the patient has not responded to the initial dose.

Keppra (levetiracetam) is available in pills in the following dosages and colors: 250 mg (blue), 500 mg (yellow), 750 mg (orange), and 1,000 mg (white). Keppra (levetiracetam) is also available as a clear, colorless grape-flavored liquid at a concentration of 100 mg/mL.

Take Keppra exactly as prescribed.

• Your healthcare provider will tell you how much Keppra to take and when to take it. Keppra is usually taken twice a day. Take Keppra at the same times each day.
• Your healthcare provider may change your dose. Do not change your dose without talking to your healthcare provider.
• Take Keppra with or withoutfood.
• Swallow the tablets whole. Do not chew or crush tablets. Ask your healthcare provider for Keppra oral solution if you cannot swallow tablets.
• If your healthcare provider has prescribed Keppra oral solution, be sure to ask yourpharmacistfor a medicine dropper or medicine cup to help you measure the correct amount of Keppra oral solution. Do not use a householdteaspoon. Ask your pharmacist for instructions on how to use the measuring device the right way.
• If you miss a dose of Keppra, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, just skip the missed dose. Take the next dose at your regular time.Do not take two doses at the same time.
• If you take too much Keppra, call your localPoisonControlCenter or go to the nearest emergency room right away.