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Levetiracetam

Anticonvulsant (SV2A ligand)

For healthcare professionals. This information does not replace clinical judgement in the individual case; the current summary of product characteristics and the guidelines cited are authoritative.

Medically reviewed: Dr. med. univ. Daniel Pehböck, DESA, 01.11.2026

Levetiracetam (Anticonvulsant (SV2A ligand)) – indications: Status epilepticus – adults (2nd line, after benzodiazepine), Status epilepticus – children (2nd line, after benzodiazepine). Weight-based dosing in mg and ml in the app, with sources.

Indications

  • Status epilepticus – adults (2nd line, after benzodiazepine)
  • Status epilepticus – children (2nd line, after benzodiazepine)

Complete in the app

Weight-based doses in mg and ml, preparations, contraindications and notes – in the app, also offline.

Sources and guidelines

  1. Rosenow F, Weber J et al. S2k-Leitlinie Status epilepticus im Erwachsenenalter. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Neurologie gemeinsam mit der Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Neurologie (ÖGN), 2020; AWMF-Register 030-079, korrigierte Registerfassung 03/2022, gültig bis 29.06.2025.
  2. Djakow J, Turner NM, Skellett S et al. European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2025 Paediatric Life Support. Resuscitation 2025;215 Suppl 1:110767.