Levetiracetam:
Intravenous antiseizure agent
ECMO Dose Adjustment:
NONE
Renal Impairment Dose Adjustment*:
YES—a decreased dose may be warranted in some patients.
CRRT Dose Adjustment:
YES—a decreased dose may be warranted in some patients.
Hepatic Impairment Dose Adjustment:
NONE
Adult Dose^:
Loading Dose: 60 mg/kg IV x 1 for status epilepticus (maximum dose 4500 mg IV x 1)
Maintenance Dose: 1000 mg IV, twice daily
Pediatric Dose^:
Loading Dose: 60 mg/kg (maximum 4,500 mg) IV x 1 for status epilepticus
Maintenance Dose: 10–30 mg/kg/dose IV every 12 hours
Neonatal Dose^:
Loading Dose: 60 mg/kg IV x 1. If seizures are not controlled or recur within 15 minutes, a repeat dose of 60 mg/kg IV may be administered.
Maintenance Dose: 10–30 mg/kg/dose IV every 12 hours