Keppra and Zerbaxa drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Keppra (levetiracetam) and Zerbaxa (ceftolozane sulfate; tazobactam sodium). Common drug interactions include pancytopenia among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Keppra and Zerbaxa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 51 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 Zerbaxa?
Zerbaxa has active ingredients of ceftolozane sulfate; tazobactam sodium. eHealthMe is studying from 1,018 Zerbaxa users. Check the latest studies of Zerbaxa.
51 people who take Keppra and Zerbaxa together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Keppra and Zerbaxa, by gender? *:
female:
n/a
male:
- Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets)
- Confusional state
- White blood cell count decreased
- Amnesia (deficit in memory caused by brain damage, disease, or psychological trauma)
- Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
- Adverse event
- Bacterial infection
- Drug ineffective
- Marrow hyperplasia (increased bone marrow)
- Meningitis aseptic (a condition that causes the membranes covering your brain and spinal cord to become inflamed)
What are the common drug interactions of Keppra and Zerbaxa, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
- Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets)
- White blood cell count decreased
- Confusional state
- Amnesia (deficit in memory caused by brain damage, disease, or psychological trauma)
- Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
- Bacterial infection
- Drug ineffective
- Marrow hyperplasia (increased bone marrow)
- Meningitis aseptic (a condition that causes the membranes covering your brain and spinal cord to become inflamed)
- Roseolovirus test positive
50-59:
- Adverse event
60+:
n/a
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Pain: 49 people, 96.08%
- High Blood Pressure: 49 people, 96.08%
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 49 people, 96.08%
- Fungal Infection: 49 people, 96.08%
- Diarrhea: 49 people, 96.08%
- Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 49 people, 96.08%
- Abdominal Pain: 37 people, 72.55%
- Fever: 34 people, 66.67%
- Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 3 people, 5.88%
* 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+
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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 ceftolozane sulfate; tazobactam sodium (the active ingredients of Keppra and Zerbaxa, respectively), and Keppra and Zerbaxa (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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