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Levetiracetam Oral Solution 100 mg/ml, 16 oz
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Levetiracetam Oral Solution 100 mg/ml, 16 oz Rx

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Product Description
Levetiracetam Oral Solution 100 mg/ml is a newer anti-epileptic drug that is used in the management of refractory epilepsy in dogs and cats.
What is Levetiracetam Oral Solution 100 mg/ml, 16 oz?
Levetiracetam is prescribed by veterinarians in combination with other medications to treat certain types of seizures in pets suffering from epilepsy.
Who is Levetiracetam Oral Solution 100 mg/ml, 16 oz for?
Dogs and Cats
Why use Levetiracetam Oral Solution 100 mg/ml, 16 oz?
Levetiracetam is used as an add-on drug for dogs and cats whose seizures are not adequately controlled by phenobarbital or the bromides; as many as 60-70% of dogs and cats with epilepsy are not controlled adequately by these medications. Levetiracetam also may be useful to treat seizures due to hepatic encephalopathy or cases of phenobarbital-induced liver damage. The addition of Levetiracetam may permit a lower dose of phenobarbital without an increase in seizure frequency.
How does Levetiracetam Oral Solution 100 mg/ml, 16 oz work?
Levetiracetam is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. It works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain.
Manufacturer:
Camber, Breckenridge, Lupin or other generic brand
Active Ingredients(s):
Levetiracetam
How is Levetiracetam Oral Solution 100 mg/ml, 16 oz sold?
Oral Solution 100 mg/ml, 16 oz
What are the side effects of Levetiracetam Oral Solution 100 mg/ml, 16 oz?
There are very few side effects with this medication. All seizure control medications have potential to cause drowsiness. Some cats lose their appetites temporarily when beginning levetiracetam.
What special precautions are there?
Levetiracetam has been shown to cause increased embryonal and fetal losses in laboratory animals. It should be used during pregnancy only when the benefits outweigh the possible risks.Levetiracetam should be used with caution in animals with decreased kidney function. Adjustments in dose and dose frequency may be necessary. When discontinuing use of levetiracetam, a gradual withdrawal is recommended to guard against the possibility of withdrawal seizures.
What to do if overdose?
Contact your nearest emergency animal hospital.
How can I store Levetiracetam Oral Solution 100 mg/ml, 16 oz?
Store at controlled room temperature 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F).
Helpful Tips:
Levetiracetam can be used for treating seizures in dogs and cats. It can be used solely as an anticonvulsant medication. It can also be used in conjunction with phenobarbital and/or potassium bromide.
Overview
Use as directed by your veterinarian.
Main Ingredients
Levetiracetam

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