Methazolamide
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Levetiracetam
(Keppra)
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Methazolamide is used to help lower eye pressure and treats eye conditions like glaucoma in adults. It belongs to the drug class called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Methazolamide is a tablet that's taken by mouth, and the dosage is taken 2 or 3 times a day. This medication has many potential side effects, including tingling in the arms or legs, ringing in the ears, and stomach upset. There are possible interactions with aspirin and steroids.
Indications for Neptazane
- High pressure in the eye, such as with glaucoma
Pros and Cons for Neptazane
Pros
- Works well to lower pressure in the eyes
- A tablet that's taken by mouth, which might be an option for people who don't like to use eye drops
- Available as a lower-cost generic
Cons
- Need to take multiple times a day
- Many potential side effects, so not typically a first-choice option
- Unknown if safe or works well in children
Common Side Effects for Neptazane
- Tingling or "pins and needles" feeling in the arms or legs
- Ringing in the ears
- Weakness
- Tiredness
- Loss of appetite
- Taste changes
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- More urination
- Vision changes
Warnings for Neptazane
- Severe allergic reactions
- Interaction with aspirin
- Use with caution in people with breathing or lung problems
Summary for Keppra
Immediate-release levetiracetam is a seizure medication for adults and children. It's known as the brand names Keppra and Roweepra, and it also has a generic version. This medication comes as a tablet and liquid that's taken twice each day. The dosage depends on your age, weight, and the type of seizure you have. Levetiracetam (Keppra) doesn't have any known interactions with food or medications. Common side effects include weakness, sleepiness, and headache.
Indications for Keppra
- Focal aware (partial-onset) seizures in people ages 1 month and older
- Add-on treatment for myoclonic seizures from juvenile myoclonic epilepsy in people ages 12 years and older
- Add-on treatment for generalized tonic-clonic seizures in people ages 6 years and older
Pros and Cons for Keppra
Pros
- Available as tablets and a liquid (liquid recommended for children weighing 44 lbs or less)
- Taken by mouth with or without food
- Usually tolerated well
Cons
- Need to take twice per day
- Might cause changes in behavior or mood
- Might not be the best option if you have a history of mental health problems (e.g., depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)
Common Side Effects for Keppra
Side effects were reported by people with focal aware seizures taking levetiracetam (Keppra) with other seizure medications. Side effects might differ for other seizure types.
Adults:
- Weakness (15%)
- Sleepiness (15%)
- Headache (14%)
- Infection (13%)
- Dizziness (9%)
Children:
- Headache (19%)
- Common cold symptoms (15%)
- Vomiting (15%)
- Sleepiness (13%)
- Tiredness (11%)
- Being aggressive (10%)
- Cough (9%)
- Stuffy nose (9%)
- Upper stomach pain (9%)
- Lower appetite (8%)
Warnings for Keppra
- Abnormal mood, thoughts, or behavior
- Suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Difficulty with speech, movement, and concentration
- Serious allergic reactions and skin reactions
- Withdrawal seizures
- Low blood cell counts
- Higher blood pressure in young children
- Seizure control during pregnancy
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