Pilot Study to Determine the Interaction of Oxiracetam with Antiepileptic Drugs
- 1 April 1990
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Clinical Pharmacokinetics
- Vol. 18 (4) , 332-338
- https://doi.org/10.2165/00003088-199018040-00006
Abstract
Oxiracetam, a nootropic drug, could be of potential use in the treatment of memory disturbances in patients with epilepsy who are using antiepileptic drugs. The half-life of oxiracetam appears to be influenced by the concomitant use of carbamazepine or valproic acid, necessitating more frequent administration of oxiracetam than is recommended for other conditions. No effect was observed on the serum concentrations of these antiepileptic drugs by oxiracetam. Long term concurrent use of oxiracetam and antiepileptic agents does not appear to be contraindicated.Keywords
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