Keppra and Tenivac (Td) Td

• Generic Name: levetiracetam
• Dosage Forms: tablets and oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Keppra, Keppra XR, Roweepra, Spritam, Roweepra XR

Keppra (levetiracetam) is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant.

Keppra is used to treat partial onset seizures in adults and children who are at least 1 month old.

Keppra is also used to treat tonic-clonic seizures in people who are at least 6 years old, and myoclonic seizures in people who are at least 12 years old.

• Generic Name: diphtheria toxoid / tetanus toxoid
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Decavac, Tenivac, Diphtheria-Tetanus Toxoids, Pediatric

Diphtheria and tetanus are serious diseases caused by bacteria.

Diphtheria causes a thick coating in the nose, throat, and airways. It can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, or death.

Tetanus (lockjaw) causes painful tightening of the muscles, usually all over the body. It can lead to "locking" of the jaw so the victim cannot open the mouth or swallow. Tetanus leads to death in about 1 out of 10 cases.

Diphtheria is spread from person to person. Tetanus enters the body through a cut or wound.

The Tenivac (Td) (also called Td) is used to help prevent these diseases in adults and children who are at least 7 years old.

This vaccine works by exposing you to a small dose of the bacteria or a protein from the bacteria, which causes the body to develop immunity to the disease. This vaccine will not treat an active infection that has already developed in the body.

Like any vaccine, the Tenivac (Td) may not provide protection from disease in every person.