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mikaylakyoung

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Cara is taking levetiracetam (Keppra) to treat seizures. Routine education for levetiracetam includes reminding her:
 
  1. To not abruptly discontinue levetiracetam due to risk for withdrawal seizures
  2. To wear sunscreen due to photosensitivity from levetiracetam
  3. To get an annual eye exam while on levetiracetam
  4. To report weight loss if it occurs

Question 2

Levetiracetam has known drug interactions with:
 
  1. Combined oral contraceptives
  2. Carbamazepine
  3. Warfarin
  4. Few, if any, drugs


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
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mikaylakyoung

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!

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Wow, this really help

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