Drug reference
levetiracetam
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Drug class
Central Nervous System (Anti Epileptic Drugs)
Mechanism of action
Antiepileptic mechanism unknown; may inhibit voltage-depedent N-type calcium channels; may bind to synaptic proteins that modulate neurotransmitter release; through displacement of negative modulators may facilitate GABA-ergic inhibitory transmission
Common side effects
- Increased blood pressure
- Asthenia
- Somnolence
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Infection
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is levetiracetam?
levetiracetam belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does levetiracetam work?
Antiepileptic mechanism unknown; may inhibit voltage-depedent N-type calcium channels; may bind to synaptic proteins that modulate neurotransmitter release; through displacement of negative modulators may facilitate GABA-ergic inhibitory transmission
What are the common side effects of levetiracetam?
Increased blood pressure, Asthenia, Somnolence, Drowsiness, Headache, Fatigue, Infection
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