Keppra and Elaprase drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Keppra (levetiracetam) and Elaprase (idursulfase). Common drug interactions include device related infection among females and infusion related reaction among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Keppra and Elaprase. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 24 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Keppra?
Keppra has active ingredients of levetiracetam. It is often used in epilepsy. eHealthMe is studying from 73,504 Keppra users. Check the latest studies of Keppra.
What is Elaprase?
Elaprase has active ingredients of idursulfase. eHealthMe is studying from 2,235 Elaprase users. Check the latest studies of Elaprase.
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24 people who take Keppra and Elaprase together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Keppra and Elaprase, by gender? *:
female:
- Device related infection
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Increased upper airway secretion
- Moraxella infection (bacterial infection)
- Staphylococcal infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria)
male:
- Infusion related reaction
- Death
- Respiratory failure (inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system)
- Respiratory tract infection
- Swelling face
- Tachypnoea (a condition of rapid breathing over 20 per minute)
- Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)
- Urinary incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination)
- Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely)
- Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath)
What are the common drug interactions of Keppra and Elaprase, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
- Renal disorder (kidney disease)
- Respiratory distress (difficulty in breathing)
- Respiratory failure (inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system)
- Umbilical hernia (an outward bulging (protrusion) of the abdominal lining or part of the abdominal organ(s) through the area around the belly button)
- Appendicitis perforated (perforated appendicitis is a condition in which an inflamed appendix bursts)
- Carpal tunnel syndrome (nerve compression at wrist results numbness weakness, pain , swelling)
- Deafness bilateral
- Inguinal hernia (hernia in which a loop of intestine enters the inguinal canal; the most common type of hernia in males)
- Otitis media (inflammation of the middle ear)
10-19:
- Infusion related reaction
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Anaphylactic reaction (serious allergic reaction)
- Faecal incontinence (a lack of control over passing stool)
- Increased upper airway secretion
- Swelling face
- Tachypnoea (a condition of rapid breathing over 20 per minute)
- Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)
- Urinary incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination)
- Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath)
20-29:
- Death
- Beta haemolytic streptococcal infection (infection with streptococcus pyogenes, a beta-haemolytic bacterium cause mild to moderately severe respiratory tract, skin, and soft tissue)
- Gastrointestinal disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract)
- Pyrexia (fever)
- Waist circumference increased
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
n/a
60+:
n/a
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 4 people, 16.67%
- Pain: 3 people, 12.50%
- Pseudomonas Infection (pseudomonas infection is caused by a bacterium, pseudomonas aeruginosa): 2 people, 8.33%
- Essential Hypertension (primary hypertension): 2 people, 8.33%
- Burkholderia Pseudomallei Infection (infection caused by group of bacteria burkholderia pseudomallei): 2 people, 8.33%
- Burkholderia Mallei Infection (infection caused by group of bacteria burkholderia mallei): 2 people, 8.33%
- Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 2 people, 8.33%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Keppra:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Elaprase:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Keppra and drugs from A to Z:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Schattner A, Al-Bewerat A, "Levetiracetam (Keppra), urinary retention and literature search", A fatty cause of renal failure; what is your diagnosis?, 2016 Oct .
- Spengler DC, Montouris GD, Hohler AD, "Levetiracetam as a possible contributor to acute kidney injury", Clinical therapeutics, 2014 Aug .
- Almeida DM, Jean MR, Chystsiakova A, Monahan E, Oliveira SB, Monteiro IM, "Levetiracetam-associated acute pancreatitis in an adolescent with autism: a case report", Pancreas, 2013 Jan .
- Schattner A, Al-Bewerat A, "Levetiracetam (Keppra), urinary retention and literature search", A fatty cause of renal failure; what is your diagnosis?, 2016 Oct .
- Spengler DC, Montouris GD, Hohler AD, "Levetiracetam as a possible contributor to acute kidney injury", Clinical therapeutics, 2014 Aug .
- Almeida DM, Jean MR, Chystsiakova A, Monahan E, Oliveira SB, Monteiro IM, "Levetiracetam-associated acute pancreatitis in an adolescent with autism: a case report", Pancreas, 2013 Jan .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on levetiracetam and idursulfase (the active ingredients of Keppra and Elaprase, respectively), and Keppra and Elaprase (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
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