Neurol Disord Stroke Int | Volume 3, Issue 1 | Case Report | Open Access

Levetiracetam as Treatment for a Woman with Epilepsy in Pregnancy: A Case Report and Discussion

Karunakaran KE

Department of Clinical Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka 50, New Road, Batticaloa 30000, Sri Lanka

*Correspondance to: Karunakaran KE 

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Abstract

Epilepsy in pregnancy raises concern for optimum seizure control with safety of the fetus from teratogenicity. Levetiracetam is a broad-spectrum Antiepileptic Drug (AED) and is reported to be safe. Our experience with this medication seems very limited. We herewith present a case from Teaching Hospital, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. COVID-19 restrictions hampered the continuous compliance to treatment however, with good outcome.

Keywords:

Epilepsy in pregnancy; Levetiracetam; Compliance

Citation:

Karunakaran KE. Levetiracetam as Treatment for a Woman with Epilepsy in Pregnancy: A Case Report and Discussion. Neurol Disord Stroke Int. 2021; 3(1): 1022..

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