About levetiracetam
it is s-enantiomer of etiracetam. anticonvulsant medication used to treat epilepsy.

mechanism of action of levetiracetam
the exact mechanism for levetiracetam is unknown. however the drug binds to a synaptic vesicle protein sv2a which is believed to impede nerve conduction across synapses.

indications for levetiracetam
1.anticonvulsant.
2.neuropathic pain.
3.tourette syndrome autism and anxiety disorder.

side effects of levetiracetam
1. hair loss
2. anxiety
3. depression
4. headache
5. nausea.

typical dosage for levetiracetam
it is usually taken twice a day once in the morning and once at night with or without food.