Posted by Nickengland on August 24, 2005, at 8:54:40
In reply to Keppra pharmacological properties - Shawn T.?, posted by SLS on August 24, 2005, at 6:26:25
Hello Scott,
Funny you mention that, as I was going to post a similar message myself with regards to Topamax..
Although I couldn't find much in-depth information about the Pharmacodynamics of Keppra from Wikipedia, I was able to find this...
The drug is a Pyrrolidine - which is...
Pyrrolidine is a nearly colorless liquid pyrrole to which four hydrogen atoms have been added. It has an ammonialike odor and is the structural basis of the amino acid proline as well as hydroxyproline.
Not sure if this brief description will help..
Levetiracetam (brand name: Keppraź) is an anticonvulsant medication used to treat epilepsy. It is S- enantiomer of etiracetam, structurally similar to the prototypical nootropic drug piracetam (Nootropil). Along with other anticonvulsants like gabapentin (Neurontin), it is also sometimes used to treat neuropathic pain.
Kind regards
Nick
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