Levit

Levit Special Precautions

levetiracetam

Manufacturer:

Lloyd

Distributor:

InnoGen Pharmaceuticals
Full Prescribing Info
Special Precautions
Discontinuation: In accordance with current clinical practice, if levetiracetam has to be discontinued, it is recommended to withdraw it gradually (e.g. in adults and adolescents weighing more than 50 kg: 500 mg decreases twice daily every two or four weeks; In children and adolescents weighing less than 50 kg: dose decreases should not exceed 10 mg/kg twice daily every two weeks).
Renal or hepatic impairment: The administration of levetiracetam to patients with renal impairment may require dose adjustment. In patients with severely impaired hepatic function, assessment of renal function is recommended before dose selection.