Guidance on seizure prophylaxis treatment with newer antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) is limited. Levetiracetam is often used due to its efficacy and safety profile. However, there are newer AEDs, including lacosamide, also with favorable efficacy and safety profiles. This presentation aims to analyze recent literature on lacosamide and levetiracetam for seizure prophylaxis and to compare them for this indication.

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Speaker:  Mitchell Sorensen, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident – Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc

Objectives: ​​

  • Recall the background and underlying mechanisms of seizures and seizure prevention
  • Identify when primary seizure prophylaxis is indicated
  • Analyze the fundamental differences between lacosamide and levetiracetam
  • Develop a patient care plan regarding seizure prophylaxis

Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses, and other interested healthcare professionals

Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 

Session date: 
01/29/2025 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm CST
Location: 
ASLMC Stiemke Auditorium & Virtual via Teams
United States
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