Levetiracetam

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General Principles

  • Levetiracetam, an anticonvulsant, is becoming increasingly used in the management of several of the different subtypes of epilepsy.
  • The mechanism by which levetiracetam exerts its therapeutic effect is not well described; however, it does block N-type calcium channels on the presynaptic terminals of neurons.

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General Principles

  • Levetiracetam, an anticonvulsant, is becoming increasingly used in the management of several of the different subtypes of epilepsy.
  • The mechanism by which levetiracetam exerts its therapeutic effect is not well described; however, it does block N-type calcium channels on the presynaptic terminals of neurons.

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