LEVETIRACETAM solution

Երկիր: Ամերիկայի Միացյալ Նահանգներ

Լեզու: անգլերեն

Աղբյուրը: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Ակտիվ բաղադրիչ:

LEVETIRACETAM (UNII: 44YRR34555) (LEVETIRACETAM - UNII:44YRR34555)

Հասանելի է:

Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

INN (Միջազգային անվանումը):

LEVETIRACETAM

Կազմը:

LEVETIRACETAM 100 mg in 1 mL

Կառավարման երթուղին:

ORAL

Ռեկվիզորի տեսակը:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Թերապեւտիկ ցուցումներ:

Levetiracetam is indicated for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients 1 month of age and older. Levetiracetam is indicated as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of myoclonic seizures in patients 12 years of age and older with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. Levetiracetam is indicated as adjunctive therapy for the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in patients 6 years of age and older with idiopathic generalized epilepsy. Levetiracetam oral solution is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to levetiracetam. Reactions have included anaphylaxis and angioedema [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] . Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), including levetiracetam, during pregnancy. Encourage women who are taking levetiracetam during pregnancy to enroll in the North American Antiepileptic Drug (NAAED) pregnancy registry by calling 1-888-233-2334 or visiting http://w

Ապրանքի ամփոփագիր:

Levetiracetam 100 mg/mL oral solution is a clear, colorless to slightly yellowish, grape-flavored liquid. It is supplied in a 16 fl oz (473 mL) (NDC 60432-831-16) plastic bottles. Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15 to 30°C (59 to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Լիազորման կարգավիճակը:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Տեղեկատվական թերթիկ

Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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MEDICATION GUIDE
Levetiracetam Oral Solution, 100 mg/mL
Read this Medication Guide before you start taking levetiracetam oral
solution and each time you get a
refill. There may be new information. This information does not take
the place of talking to your
healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment.
What is the most important information I should know about
levetiracetam oral solution?
Like other antiepileptic drugs, levetiracetam oral solution may cause
suicidal thoughts or actions in a very
small number of people, about 1 in 500 people taking it.
Call a healthcare provider right away if you have any of these
symptoms, especially if they are new,
worse, or worry you:
•
thoughts about suicide or dying
•
attempts to commit suicide
•
new or worse depression
•
new or worse anxiety
•
feeling agitated or restless
•
panic attacks
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trouble sleeping (insomnia)
•
new or worse irritability
•
acting aggressive, being angry, or violent
•
acting on dangerous impulses
•
an extreme increase in activity and talking (mania)
•
other unusual changes in behavior or mood
Do not stop levetiracetam oral solution without first talking to a
healthcare provider.
•
Stopping levetiracetam suddenly can cause serious problems. Stopping a
seizure medicine
suddenly can cause seizures that will not stop (status epilepticus).
•
Suicidal thoughts or actions can be caused by things other than
medicines. If you have suicidal
thoughts or actions, your healthcare provider may check for other
causes.
How can I watch for early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions?
•
Pay attention to any changes, especially sudden changes, in mood,
behaviors, thoughts, or
feelings.
•
Keep all follow-up visits with your healthcare provider as scheduled.
Call your healthcare provider between visits as needed, especially if
you are worried about symptoms.
What is levetiracetam oral solution?
Levetiracetam oral solution is a prescription medicine taken by mouth
that is used

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LEVETIRACETAM - LEVETIRACETAM SOLUTION
MORTON GROVE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE
LEVETIRACETAM ORAL SOLUTION SAFELY AND
EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR LEVETIRACETAM ORAL
SOLUTION.
LEVETIRACETAM ORAL SOLUTION
INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1999
RECENT MAJOR CHANGES
Indications and Usage (1.1) 10/2019
Dosage and Administration (2.2, 2.6) 10/2019
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Levetiracetam Oral Solution is indicated for the treatment of
partial-onset seizures in patients 1 month of age and older
(1.1)
Levetiracetam oral solution is indicated for adjunctive therapy in the
treatment of:
Myoclonic seizures in patients 12 years of age and older with juvenile
myoclonic epilepsy (1.2)
Primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in patients 6 years of age
and older with idiopathic generalized epilepsy (1.3)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Use the oral solution for pediatric patients with body weight ≤ 20
kg (2.1)
For pediatric patients, use weight-based dosing for the oral solution
with a calibrated measuring device (not a household
teaspoon or tablespoon) (2.1)
Partial-Onset Seizures (monotherapy or adjunctive therapy)
1 Month to < 6 Months: 7 mg/kg twice daily; increase by 7 mg/kg twice
daily every 2 weeks to recommended dose of
21 mg/kg twice daily (2.2)
6 Months to < 4 Years: 10 mg/kg twice daily; increase by 10 mg/kg
twice daily every 2 weeks to recommended dose of
25 mg/kg twice daily (2.2)
4 Years to < 16 Years: 10 mg/kg twice daily; increase by 10 mg/kg
twice daily every 2 weeks to recommended dose of
30 mg/kg twice daily (2.2)
Adults 16 Years and Older: 500 mg twice daily; increase by 500 mg
twice daily every 2 weeks to a recommended dose
of 1500 mg twice daily (2.2)
Myoclonic Seizures in Adults and Pediatric Patients 12 Years and Older
500 mg twice daily; increase by 500 mg twice daily every 2 weeks to
recommended dose of 1500 mg twice daily (2.3)
Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures
6 Years to < 16 Years