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Commonly asked questions about Generic Keppra

Generic Keppra is a medication that is used for treating epilepsy. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which there is abnormal brain activity, which can result in seizures or episodes of unusual behavior, sensations and sometimes loss of consciousness. Answers to some of the commonly asked questions can help the users to use the Generic Keppra(http://www.medexpressrx.com/generic-keppra-levetiracetam.aspx) effectively.

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Commonly asked questions about Generic Keppra

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  1. What does Generic Keppra contain? • The active constituent present in Generic Keppra is Levetiracetam. • It belongs to class of drugs known ‘Anticonvulsants’. • It is a schedule H drug.

  2. What is it used for? • It a medication used to treat epilepsy. • It is recommended for partial onset, myoclonic, or tonic-clonic seizures.

  3. What is the onset of action? • If it is an immediate release formulation, the action is started within one hour. • For an extended release formulation, the onset of action is within four hours post consumption.

  4. How long does the action last? • The effect of this medicine persist for period of 24 hours.

  5. Can it be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding? • This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnancy and during breast feeding.

  6. How does it act? • It acts by binding to the receptors in the brain and inhibits the excitation of brain cells. • Is it habit forming? • Habit forming tendency has been reported for this medication. • Are there any side effects? • The most common side effects of Generic Kepprainclude anxiety, headache, shivering and loss of appetite.

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