Roweepra vs. Keppra

Roweepra(levetiracetam) andKeppra(levetiracetam) are antiseizure (antiepileptic) drugs often usedinconjunction with other drugs to treat types of seizures in people with epilepsy.

Side effectsof Roweepra and Keppra that are similar include drowsiness, weakness,infection,dizziness,fatigue/tiredness, aggression/hostility, stuffynose, and decreased appetite.

Side effects of Roweepra that are different from Keppra include irritability.

Side effects of Keppra that are different from Roweepra include accidentalinjuryand nervousness.

Roweepra may interact with other drugs.

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

Antiepileptic drugs, including both Roweepra and Keppra, should be withdrawn gradually to minimize the potential of increasedseizurefrequency.

Common side effects of Roweepra include:

• drowsiness,
• weakness,
• infection, and
• dizziness.

Common side effects of Roweepra in children include:

• fatigue,
• aggression,
• stuffy nose,
• decreased appetite, and
• irritability.

Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), including Roweepra, increase the risk ofsuicidalthoughts or behavior in patients taking these drugs for anyindication. Tell yourdoctor如果发生这种情况。

Common side effects of Keppra include:

• 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.

Roweepra (levetiracetam) is an antiseizure (antiepileptic) drug indicated for adjunctivetherapyin the treatment of partialonsetseizures in patients one month of age and older withepilepsy, myoclonic seizures in patients 12 years of age and older withjuvenilemyoclonic epilepsy, andprimarygeneralized tonic-clonic seizures in patients 6 years of age and older withidiopathicgeneralized epilepsy. Roweepra is available ingenericform.

Keppra (levetiracetam) is ananti-epileptic drug (AED) (antoconvulsant) often used in conjunction with other drugs to treat types of seizures in people with epilepsy.

Roweepra may interact with other drugs. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.

Keppra may interact withalcohol.

The Roweepra dosingregimendepends on the indication, age group, dosage form (tablets or oral solution), andrenalfunction.

Keppra (levetiracetam) is available in pills in the following dosages and colors: 250mg(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. Drug interactions include phenytoin, valproate, oral contraceptives, digoxin, warfarin, and probenecid. Keppra (levetiracetam) should be used duringpregnancyonly if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the胎儿. Keppra (levetiracetam) is excreted inbreast milk. Women must talk to their doctors to decide whether to discontinuenursingor the drug.