Brivaracetam

Category: pharmacological

Aliases: Briviact

Pharmacological Mechanism

Newer SV2A ligand — same target as levetiracetam but ~20× higher affinity + better lipid solubility for faster CNS penetration. Used for partial-onset seizures with potentially better psychiatric tolerability than levetiracetam.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 9h, IV: 9h

Dosing Guidelines

Target Organ Systems