levetiracetam

Levetiracetam: Effects, Applications, Side Effects

How levetiracetam works Levetiracetam is a drug from the class of antiepileptic drugs (drugs against epilepsy, also called anticonvulsants). It mediates its effect mainly by reducing the amount of certain messenger substances of the nervous system (neurotransmitters). The human nervous system is activated or inhibited by neurotransmitters. Normally, these neurotransmitters are released according to external … Levetiracetam: Effects, Applications, Side Effects

Brivaracetam

Products Brivaracetam was approved in the EU, the United States, and many countries in 2016 in the form of film-coated tablets, oral solution, and solution for injection (Briviact). Structure and properties Brivaracetam (C11H20N2O2, Mr = 212.3 g/mol) is structurally and pharmacologically closely related to levetiracetam (Keppra, generics). Like levetiracetam, it is a pyrrolidinone derivative. Effects … Brivaracetam

Antiepileptic Drugs

Products Antiepileptic drugs are commercially available in the form of tablets, dispersible tablets, capsules, solutions, suspensions, syrups, as nasal sprays, enemas, and as injectables, among others. Structure and properties The antiepileptic drugs are structurally heterogeneous agents. Within the class, several groups can be identified (see below). Effects The agents have antiepileptic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant … Antiepileptic Drugs

Levetiracetam

Products Levetiracetam is commercially available as film-coated tablets, an oral solution, and an infusion concentrate (Keppra, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 2000 (United States: 1999). Starting in 2011, generics and new dosage forms entered the market (minipacks). Brivaracetam (Briviact) was developed by UCB as its successor. Structure and properties Levetiracetam (C8H14N2O2, … Levetiracetam