Who owns Keppra?

The branded version Keppra is manufactured by UCB Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Where is Keppra made?

Begium-based UCB Pharma, a division of the drugs and chemicals firm UCB Group, says that HRH Prince Philippe of Belgium has inaugurated the firm’s new manufacturing plant for its antiepileptic drug Keppra (levetiracetam) in Braine-l’Alleud.

What is the generic brand for Keppra?

Levetiracetam (lev-eh-teer-ASS-eh-tam) is the generic name (non-brand name) for the drug called Keppra (KEP-ruh). Keppra is a widely used seizure medicine from UCB. Keppra is available in many countries, but the name or look may be different.

What drugs does UCB make?

Notable drugs developed by UCB

• Atarax (hydroxyzine)
• Briviact (Brivaracetam)
• Nootropil (piracetam)
• Zyrtec (cetirizine), an OTC antihistamine.
• Keppra (levetiracetam), an anticonvulsant medication used to treat epilepsy.
• Xyzal (levocetirizine), a third-generation non-sedative antihistamine.

Is Keppra used for anything besides seizures?

Keppra is also used with other seizure medications to treat tonic-clonic seizures in people who are at least 6 years old, and myoclonic seizures in people at least 12 years old. Keppra injection is used only as an alternative for patients when oral use is temporarily not possible.

What should you not take with Keppra?

Common medications that may interact with Keppra include:

• antidepressants, such as SSRIs (eg, escitalopram, fluoxetine) and monoamine oxidase inhibitors, such as isocarboxazid, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
• antiepileptics, such as carbamazepine and phenytoin.
• benzodiazepines, such as diazepam, oxazepam, and temazepam.

What is a good substitute for Keppra?

(levetiracetam)

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• Lamictal (lamotrigine) Prescription only.
• Dilantin (phenytoin) Prescription only.
• Tegretol (carbamazepine) Prescription only.
• Topamax (topiramate) Prescription only.
• Depakote (divalproex) Prescription only.

What does UCB Pharma do?

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating value for people living with severe diseases in immunology and neurology now and into the future.

Where is UCB Pharmaceuticals located?

Global headquarters are in Brussels, Belgium, with U.S. headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Additional U.S. sites include global clinical development in Raleigh, North Carolina, our policy office in Washington, D.C., and research supporting UCB’s pipeline in Boston, Massachusetts and Seattle, Washington.

What is the generic name for Keppra?

Levetiracetam is the international generic name assigned to reference the active ingredient, which is also found in the popular USA brand name medication Keppra. Generic brands available in India: Levetiracetam is manufactured by a number of companies in India.

Who makes Keppra medication?

Generic Keppra is made by a number of different manufacturers, such as: Aurobindo Pharma. Cobalt Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. Mylan Pharmaceuticals. Nexus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Roxane Laboratories, Inc.

Is Keppra sedating?

A: Keppra (levetiracetam) is an anti-epileptic drug. Keppra is used to treat partial onset seizures, tonic-clonic seizures, and myoclonic seizures. Common side effects of Keppra include dizziness, drowsiness, and headache. Other side effects reported with Keppra include fatigue and sedation,…