Levetiracetam — paediatric dose
Weight-based dosing for Levetiracetam in children. Category: Anticonvulsant.
| Dose | 40–60 mg/kg load over 5 min |
|---|---|
| Per kg | 40–60 mg/kg |
| Maximum | 4500 mg |
| Route | IV |
| Frequency | load |
Clinical notes
Max 4.5 g. Second-line status epilepticus.
Sources
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
- The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
- BNF for Children
- PALS 2020 guidelines