Case-Based Modules > Case 14 > Stage 2

Not quite. Sure, levetiracetam is our favorite ASM. However, this patient has generalized convulsive status epilepticus. The first-line therapy is not levetiracetam. But, the dosing given is correct, if we were going to give it. (Would target 60mg/kg, with a maximum dose of 4500mg. This patient's weight was given as 80kg.)

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