Drug interactions
Desflurane + Levetiracetam
Severity: Minor
Desflurane and Levetiracetam: minor interaction.
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Summary
Desflurane is a general anesthetic, and levetiracetam may add to central depression or prolong recovery. Levetiracetam is commonly continued perioperatively, and the interaction is generally manageable.
What this interaction means in plain words
Desflurane and Levetiracetam have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Desflurane belongs to Central Nervous System; Levetiracetam belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depressant effects.
What to do
Continue levetiracetam perioperatively to avoid breakthrough seizures, and titrate anesthetic depth to clinical response while monitoring recovery.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Levetiracetam
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Desflurane with Levetiracetam?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Desflurane and Levetiracetam have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Desflurane is a general anesthetic, and levetiracetam may add to central depression or prolong recovery. Levetiracetam is commonly continued perioperatively, and the interaction is generally manageable.
How serious is the interaction between Desflurane and Levetiracetam?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Continue levetiracetam perioperatively to avoid breakthrough seizures, and titrate anesthetic depth to clinical response while monitoring recovery.
What other medicines interact with Levetiracetam?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Levetiracetam with, for example, Oliceridine, Opium tincture, Sodium oxybate. The full list is on the Levetiracetam page.
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