Levetiracetam

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Levetiracetam
TermLevetiracetam
Short definitionLevamisole (lee-VA-mih-sole) An antiparasitic that is also being studied in cancer therapy with fluorouracil 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Levetiracetam - (pronounced) (LEE-veh-ty-RA-seh-tam) A drug used to treat seizures (involuntary muscle movements) caused by epilepsy (a group of brain disorders). Levetiracetam is being studied to treat seizures in patients with cancer that has spread to the brain. It's a type of anticonvulsant. Also called Keppra

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