Oral levetiracetam for prevention of busulfan-induced seizures in adult hematopoietic cell transplant

Conclusions Our results suggest that giving levetiracetam at 1000  mg q12h p.o starting 12 h before the administration of i.v. busulfan until 48 h after the last dose, can be used as an alternative in the prevention of busulfan-induced seizures in adults.
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research