DESCRIPTION:
Levetiracetam Oral is a revolutionary anti-eleptic medication that manages refractory epilepsy in dogs or cats.
Key Benefits: Levetiracetam is an anticonvulsant medication that decreases the symptoms of excessive brain excitement to prevent seizure activity.
Formulated For: For dogs and cats only.
How is Medication Given? Follow your veterinarian’s directions when using this product.
What Results Can I Expect? Levetiracetam is:
- An effective way to reduce dosage of Phenobarbital without adverse reactions, such as increased seizure frequency
- Useful in treating liver damage associated with Phenobarbital
- Useful in treating seizures associated with hepatic encephalopathy
- A great option for dogs and cats whose seizure condition is not controlled by Phenobarbital or Bromides (like 60-70% of dogs and cats)
- An add-on medication
What Form Does Medication Come In? Oral Suspension, “Liquid”
Dose and Administration: Sold in a bottle containing 16 ounces (100 mg per mL).
Possible Side Effects: Levetiracetam is not associated with a large number of adverse reactions. The most frequently reported reaction is drowsiness, as with any seizure control medication. Cats may experience temporary inappetence.
Precautions:
- Administer cautiously to animals with decreased kidney function.
- Dosage rate and administration frequency might need to be adjusted.
- Withdraw treatment gradually to prevent seizures during medication withdrawal.
- This medication should only be administered to a pregnant animal when a veterinarian has carefully weighed the risks and benefits. Lab animals showed increased embryonal and fetal loss.
Storage Recommendations: Store in a cool and dry location between 15 C and 30 degrees C (59 degrees F and 86 degrees F).
In Case of Overdose: Contact the nearest emergency pet clinic.
Active Ingredients: Levetiracetam
Main Ingredients: Levetiracetam
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