In an 87-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes, stage 2 CKD, hypertension, suspected rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, small vessel cerebrovascular disease, and a history of a focal seizure secondarily generalized requiring hospitalization, currently on Toujeo, aspirin, omeprazole, prednisone 2.5, denosumab, fentanyl patch 12.5, and metamizole, what is the first antiepileptic drug to prevent possible new seizures and at what dose?
Abstract
For an 87-year-old woman with a complex medical history and seizures, levetiracetam is a viable first-choice antiepileptic drug based on current evidence, though specific dosing in elderly patients requires careful consideration.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Epilepsy research and treatment
Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
Diet and metabolism studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 7 March 2026
- Language
- EN