Levetiracetam. Levetiracetam is available under the following different brand names. It is used for partial-onset myoclonic or tonicclonic seizures and is taken either by mouth as an immediate or extended release formulation or by injection into a vein.
It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Extended-release XR levetiracetam is not for use in people younger than 12 years old. Keppra is available in many countries but the name or look may be different.
Levetiracetam is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants.
Keppra Keppra XR and Spritam. Levetiracetam sold under the brand name Keppra among others is a medication used to treat epilepsy. Our objectives were to study the efficacy and safety of levetiracetam compared with phenobarbital as a first-line treatment of neonatal seizures. It is used for partial-onset myoclonic or tonicclonic seizures and is taken either by mouth as an immediate or extended release formulation or by injection into a vein.