Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Keppra as follows: Hematologic side-effects                                                                                                   Keppra carries significant risk of suppressing production of white blood cells from the bone marrow and lead to agranulocytosis. Reduced white blood cell count can contribute to lowered immunity, thus resulting in frequent fever, chills, sore throat, and risk for frequent infections. Other constitutional side-effects Individuals taking keppra can occasionally present with skin pigmentation and rash that can resolve after discontinuing on [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Keppra as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Keppra use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with keppra, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Keppra as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals help maintain appropriate blood levels of keppra needed for control of seizures and neuropathic pain symptoms and prevents toxicity with the medication. Do [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of keppra as follows: Keppra is an anticonvulsant medication used to prevent epileptic attacks and control propagation of seizure activity. Keppra is used to treat partial, myoclonic, and tonic-clonic seizures. Mechanism of action of keppra is unknown. Keppra can also be used for management of chronic neuropathic pain and relief from migraine attacks.