Dosages
Side effects in children
Warnings & precautions in children
Contra-indications in children

Interactions
PK
Renal impairment
References

Brivaracetam

Generic name
Brivaracetam
Brand name
ATC Code
N03AX23

Pharmacokinetics in children

Population pharmacokinetics modeling was performed based on sparse plasma concentration data (n=232, leeftijd 2 mnd-17 jaar). The analysis indicated that doses of 5.0 (body weights 10- 20 kg) and 4.0 mg/kg/day (body weights 20-50 kg) provide the same steady-state average plasma concentration as in adults receiving 200 mg/day.

Bodyweight Cl (l/hour)
10 kg 0,96
20 kg 1,61
30 kg 2,18
50 kg 3,19
70 kg 3,58

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dose recommendation of formulary compared to licensed use (on-label versus off-label)

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Dosages

As an adjuvant in partial epilepsy with or without secondary generalization
  • Intravenous
    • 2 years up to 18 years and ≥ 20 kg
      • Initial dose: 1 - 2 mg/kg/day in 2 doses. Max: 100 mg/day.
      • Maintenance dose: 1 - 4 mg/kg/day in 2 doses. Max: 200 mg/day.
    • 2 years up to 18 years and 10 up to 20 kg
      • Initial dose: 1 - 2.5 mg/kg/day in 2 doses.
      • Maintenance dose: 1 - 5 mg/kg/day in 2 doses.
  • Oral
    • 2 years up to 18 years and ≥ 20 kg
      • Initial dose: 1 - 2 mg/kg/day in 2 doses. Max: 100 mg/day.
      • Maintenance dose: 1 - 4 mg/kg/day in 2 doses. Max: 200 mg/day.
    • 2 years up to 18 years and 10 up to 20 kg
      • Initial dose: 1 - 2.5 mg/kg/day in 2 doses.
      • Maintenance dose: 1 - 5 mg/kg/day in 2 doses.

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Renal impaiment in children > 3 months

GFR ≥10 ml/min/1.73m2: Dose adjustment not required.

GFR <10 ml/min/1.73m2: A general recommendation on dose adjustment cannot be provided.

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The complete list of all undesirable drug reactions can be found in the national Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) – click here

Side effects in children

Psychomotor hyperactivity. Behavioural disorders and suicidal thoughts have been reported more often in children than in adults. 

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Contra-indications

No information available on specific contra indications in children.

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Warnings & precautions

No information available on specific warnings and precautions in children.

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Interactions

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References

  1. UCB Pharma S.A., SmPC Briviact Drank ( EU/1/15/1073/021) Rev 15. 17-03-2022, www.ema.europa.eu
  2. UCB Pharma S.A., SmPC Briviact ( EU/1/15/1073/022) Rev 15. 17-03-2022
  3. UCB, SmPC Briviact 10mg/25mg/50mg/75mg/100mg Filmtabletten (EU/1/15/1073/001), 07/2018
  4. UCB, SmPC Briviact 10mg/ml Injektions-/Infusionslösung (EU/1/15/1073/022), 07/2018
  5. UCB, SmPC Briviact 10mg/ml Lösung zum Einnehmen (EU/1/15/1073/021), 07/2018
  6. Online GL. Gelbe Liste Online, https://www.gelbe-liste.de/, Accessed April 15, 2019

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