Levetiracetam (Injection)

The injectable form of the common anti-seizure medication. It is increasingly used in emergency rooms because it has fewer cardiac side effects than phenytoin.

Dosage by Body Weight

Loading dose for seizures: 20 mg/kg to 60 mg/kg IV. Administer over 15 minutes.

Body Weight
10-20 kg
Dose
200 mg to 600 mg
Frequency
Single load, then twice daily
Tracking Notes
Monitor for agitation or sedation.

Weight-based dosage tracking table for Levetiracetam (Injection), including body weight, dose, frequency, and tracking notes.
Body Weight	Dose	Frequency	Tracking Notes
10-20 kg	200 mg to 600 mg	Single load, then twice daily	Monitor for agitation or sedation.

Formulation

Injection (Vial)

Purpose

Rapid control of acute seizures and status epilepticus when oral administration is not possible.

Generic Name

Levetiracetam

Branded Drug Names

Levetiracetam (Injection) is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:

Keppra IV
Levipil IV

Scheduled Drug

Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.

Alternatives

Phenytoin IVValproate IV