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Levetiracetam (Keppra) is prescribed in children primarily for:

  1. Allergic rhinitis
  2. Neuropathic pain
  3. Seizure disorders (epilepsy)
  4. Attention deficit disorder
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Correct answer: C. Seizure disorders (epilepsy)

  • A. Levetiracetam is not an antihistamine and has no role in treating allergic rhinitis.
  • B. While some anticonvulsants treat neuropathic pain, levetiracetam is not primarily indicated for this.
  • C. Correct. Levetiracetam (Keppra) is an antiepileptic drug widely used in children and adults for the treatment of partial-onset seizures, myoclonic seizures, and tonic-clonic seizures.
  • D. Levetiracetam is not used for ADHD.

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