Levetiracetam (Keppra), PO, 20 Mg/kg/day, Divided B.i.d

question 13

Short Answer

levetiracetam (Keppra), PO, 20 mg/kg/day, divided b.i.d.
Available: Keppra 100 mg/mL
Patient weight: 20 kg
How many mL will the patient receive per dose?

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