Levetiracetam

CHEBI:CHEBI_6437

Definition

A pyrrolidinone and carboxamide that is N-methylpyrrolidin-2-one in which one of the methyl hydrogens is replaced by an aminocarbonyl group, while another is replaced by an ethyl group (the S enantiomer). An anticonvulsant, it is used for the treatment of epilepsy in both human and veterinary medicine.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C8H14N2O2
Molecular Mass
170.20900
Charge
0
SMILES
CC[C@H](N1CCCC1=O)C(N)=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H14N2O2/c1-2-6(8(9)12)10-5-3-4-7(10)11/h6H,2-5H2,1H3,(H2,9,12)/t6-/m0/s1
InChIKey
HPHUVLMMVZITSG-LURJTMIESA-N

Alternative Names

  • (-)-(S)-alpha-ethyl-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamide
  • (2S)-2-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)butanamide
  • (S)-(-)-alpha-ethyl-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamide
  • (S)-alpha-ethyl-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamide
  • Keppra
  • levetiracetam
  • Levetiracetam
  • levetiracetamum
  • UCB-L 059

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
114477
oboInOwl#hasDbXref
Wikipedia:Levetiracetam
core#notation
CHEBI:6437

Additional References

Wikipedia:Levetiracetam

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Additional Attributes

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63187-360
product_type
BULK INGREDIENT
marketing_category
BULK INGREDIENT FOR HUMAN PRESCRIPTION COMPOUNDING
dosage_form
TABLET, FOR SUSPENSION
application_number
ANDA078582
labeler_name
Shaoxing Jingxin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
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chebi_ontology
DRON_00010000
114477
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Wikipedia:Levetiracetam
oboInOwl#id
CHEBI:6437
brand_name
Levetiracetam Levetiracetam
brand_name_base
LEVETIRACETAM solution
generic_name
Levetiracetam (Form-I)
RO_0000087
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_35703
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spl_id
9a717d8f-c09c-d629-e053-2995a90ac9b6
route
INTRAVENOUS
package_ndc
72572-360-25
listing_expiration_date
20241231
marketing_start_date
20140630
package_description
90 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (68180-112-09)
has_treatment
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/DOID_0080285
package_marketing_start_date
13-APR-17
nui
N0000008486
active_ingredient_strength
1500 mg/100mL
active_ingredient_name
LEVETIRACETAM
upc
0055154578257
spl_set_id
dd713e60-478c-43cd-b680-ff594a0b3864
rxcui
1875868
manufacturer_name
SOHM, Inc.
core#notation
CHEBI:6437
brand_name_suffix
Extended-Release
pharm_class_pe
Decreased Central Nervous System Disorganized Electrical Activity [PE]
pharm_class
Decreased Central Nervous System Disorganized Electrical Activity [PE]
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unii
44YRR34555
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