Levetiracetam IV (Hospira) TM
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Active ingredients: levetiracetam
Pack: Levetiracetam IV (Hospira) 500 mg/5 mL injection, 10 x 5 mL vials
Brand name
(ARTG)
: HOSPIRA LEVETIRACETAM CONCENTRATE FOR IV INFUSION levetiracetam 500 mg/5 mL concentrate for infusion vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Hospira Levetiracetam concentrate for IV infusion after dilution is an alternative for patients when oral administration is temporarily not feasible. Levetiracetam is indicated for: 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 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.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, concentrated
- Intravenous
- Clear, colourless solution presented in a clear glass vial
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- See Product information for shelf life
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 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
