Levetiracetam IV (Apotex) TM
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Active ingredients: levetiracetam
Pack: Levetiracetam IV (Apotex) 500 mg/5 mL injection, 10 x 5 mL vials
Brand name
(ARTG)
: LEVETIRACETAM IV ARX levetiracetam 500mg/5mL concentrate solution for IV infusion vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Levetiracetam concentrate solution for IV infusion after dilution is an alternative for patients when oral administration is temporarily not feasible. Use in epileptic patients aged 4 years and older, initially as add on therapy, in the treatment of partial onset seizures with or without secondary generalisation; monotherapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures, with or without secondary generalisation, in patients from 16 years of age with newly diagnosed epilepsy; add on therapy in the treatment of myoclonic seizures in adults and adolescents from 12 years of age with Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME); and, add on therapy in the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in adults and children from 4 years of age with idiopathic generalized epilepsy (IGE).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, intravenous infusion
- Intravenous Infusion
- A clear, colourless, sterile solution.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 x 5mL vials pack
Over 65 ?
(AHT)
This medicine contains the active ingredients:
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient levetiracetam
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
