Can Generic Intravenous Levetiracetam Be Used for Acute Repetitive Convulsive Seizure or Status Epilepticus? A Randomized Controlled Trial

Can Generic Intravenous Levetiracetam Be Used for Acute Repetitive Convulsive Seizure or Status Epilepticus? A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract Introduction Intravenous levetiracetam (IV LEV) is approved for treatment status epilepticus (SE). However, the drug’s high cost must be considered when deciding on a treatment strategy. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of brand-name and generic IV LEV for acute repetitive convulsiv...

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Main Authors: Rachot Wongjirattikarn, Kittisak Sawanyawisuth, Sineenard Pranboon, Siriporn Tiamkao, Somsak Tiamkao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare 2019-08-01
Series:Neurology and Therapy
Subjects:
Acute repetitive seizures
Levetiracetam
Focale®
Keppra®
Status epilepticus
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40120-019-00150-x

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