Influence of enzyme inducing antiepileptic drugs on the pharmacokinetics of levetiracetam in patients with epilepsy
Influence of enzyme inducing antiepileptic drugs on the pharmacokinetics of levetiracetam in patients with epilepsy
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DOI:
10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2011.01.007
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发表时间:
2011-03-01
影响因子:
2.2
通讯作者:
Sakamoto, Americo Ceiki
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作者:
Freitas-Lima, Priscila;Alexandre, Veriano, Jr.;Sakamoto, Americo Ceiki
To assess whether levetiracetam elimination is influenced by enzyme inducing antiepileptic drugs (EIAEDs), serum levetiracetam levels were determined at frequent intervals after a single oral 1000 mg dose in 15 subjects co-medicated with EIAEDs and 15 matched controls. The EIAED group showed a higher levetiracetam oral clearance (p = 0.01) and a shorter half-life (p = 0.02) than controls. Although the magnitude of interaction is relatively modest, it could have clinical significance for some patients. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.