Levetiracetam Solution and Orfadin

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

Levetiracetam is used to treat partial onset seizures in adults and children who are at least 1 month old. The Spritam brand of levetiracetam is not for use in children younger than 4 years old or children who weigh less than 44 pounds.

Levetiracetam 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.

Levetiracetam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: nitisinone
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Orfadin, Nityr

Orfadin works by preventing the body from breaking down an amino acid called tyrosine and by keeping other toxic substances from building up and causing harm to your liver or kidneys.

Orfadin is used to treat a rare genetic condition called hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1). HT-1 is a metabolic disorder that occurs when the body does not produce enough of an enzyme that breaks down proteins from certain foods. This condition occurs most often in young babies.

Orfadin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.