What is the brand name for Levetiracetam?
The brand name for Levetiracetam is Keppra.
PTCE Top 200 · #101
Levetiracetam
Keppra
Levetiracetam is the generic name for the brand-name drug Keppra. It is an anticonvulsant (antiepileptic) used to treat seizures. On the PTCE Top 200 drug list, Levetiracetam ranks #101 and is one of the most frequently tested cns/psych medications — commonly quizzed on its brand–generic pair, drug class, and key side effects.
| Generic name | Levetiracetam |
|---|---|
| Brand name(s) | Keppra |
| Drug class | Anticonvulsant (antiepileptic) |
| Class group | CNS/Psych |
| Common use | seizures |
| DEA schedule | Unscheduled |
| Availability | Prescription only (Rx) |
What is Levetiracetam used for?
Antiseizure medication used for partial‑onset seizures and certain generalized seizures (myoclonic and tonic‑clonic) as mono‑ or adjunct therapy.
What drug class is Levetiracetam?
Levetiracetam is an Anticonvulsant (antiepileptic) in the CNS/Psych group. Knowing the class is the fastest way to predict its uses, side effects, and the brand↔generic pairs the PTCE tests.
Common side effects of Levetiracetam
- arrow_rightSomnolence
- arrow_rightDizziness
- arrow_rightIrritability
- arrow_rightFatigue
- arrow_rightWeakness
- arrow_rightNasal congestion/infection
Major interactions
- arrow_rightGenerally few drug–drug interactions (not heavily CYP‑metabolized)
- arrow_rightOther CNS depressants can add sedation
- arrow_rightMonitor mood/behavior changes; caution with history of depression/suicidality
Is Levetiracetam a controlled substance?
No. Levetiracetam is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
How to remember Levetiracetam (PTCE mnemonic)
KEPPRa KEEPs seizures away — levetira-CETAM has minimal drug interactions. Mood changes/irritability/aggression is THE memory hook; renal dose-adjust.
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PTCE exam tip
Levetiracetam stands out among seizure drugs for its minimal drug interactions — a deliberate contrast with carbamazepine and valproate. Watch the LASA pair Keppra / Kaletra.
Levetiracetam FAQ
What is Levetiracetam used for?
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures. Antiseizure medication used for partial‑onset seizures and certain generalized seizures (myoclonic and tonic‑clonic) as mono‑ or adjunct therapy.
What drug class is Levetiracetam?
Levetiracetam is an Anticonvulsant (antiepileptic) (CNS/Psych group).
Is Levetiracetam a controlled substance?
No. Levetiracetam is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
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