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4 Central nervous system

PALLIATIVE CARE PHYSICIANS - Guidelines for the use of drugs in symptom control

 

04-08-01 Levetiracetam

Levetiracetam
Formulary

Tablets

SF oral solution

Coated granules in sachets (see Desitrend®)

On specialist advice

MHRA Advice
It is usually unnecessary to ensure that patients are maintained on a specific manufacturer's product unless there are specific reasons such as patient anxiety and riak of confusion or dosing errors

Link  NICE CG137: Epilepsies: diagnosis and management

Specialist advice View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF
Levetiracetam Desitrend®
Formulary

Paediatrician initiation

For patients up to and including 16 years of age who are unable to swallow tablets and in whom the liquid formulation is not appropriate or tolerated

MHRA Advice
It is usually unnecessary to ensure that patients are maintained on a specific maufacturer's product unless there are specific reasons such as patient anxiety and risk of confusion or dosing errors

Link  NICE CG137: Epilepsies: diagnosis and management

Specialist advice View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF