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Levetiracetam in the treatment of childhood epilepsy - PMC The product labeling recommends a starting dose in children of 20 mg/kg/day, and the daily dose can be increased every 2 weeks to a maximum of 60 mg/kg/day. Similar to adults, the pharmacodynamic action of LEV in children appears prolonged relative to its plasma half-life and twice-daily dosing is recommended ( Keppra 2004 ). lorazepam or ATIVAN Pediatric Drug Monograph - WellRx Intermittent Intravenous dosage: Neonates: 0.05 mg/kg/dose IV every 2 to 8 hours as needed. Dose range: 0.025 to 0.1 mg/kg/dose. Due to a prolonged half-life, neonates may require doses at less frequent intervals (e.g., every 6 to 8 hours) compared to children and adolescents. Levetiracetam in the treatment of epilepsy - PMC - National Center for ... Pharmacology in children, infants, and neonates Pharmacokinetics in children were studied in 15 boys and nine girls 6-12 years old who received a single dose of LEV, 20 mg/kg as an adjunct to th...