What is levetiracetam?

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Levetiracetam is an antiepileptic drug. It is used to treat different types of epileptic seizures both in children and adults, including partial-onset seizures, myoclonic seizures, and tonic-clonic seizures. It is also used in conjunction with other medications.

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