brivaracetam

Orphan DrugFDA Approved

Description

Brivaracetam is a high-affinity synaptic vesicle protein 2A (SV2A) ligand indicated as adjunctive therapy for partial-onset seizures in patients 1 month of age and older with epilepsy. It received orphan drug designation for progressive myoclonic epilepsy and has been studied in various epilepsy syndromes. The drug may be relevant for neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis variants that present with progressive epilepsy.

Indications & Therapeutic Use

partial-onset seizures, adjunctive therapy in epilepsy

Global Availability (8 countries)

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brivaracetam
Generic Namebrivaracetam
Brands1 brand available
Active Ingredientbrivaracetam
Drug Classpartial-onset seizures
ManufacturerUCB Pharma
Dosage Formsoral tablet, 10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg; oral solution, 10mg/mL; IV injection, 50mg/5mL
Medical CodeN03AX23
Orphan StatusYes — Orphan Drug
Cold ChainNot Required
Lead Time10 days
Reg. StatusFDA Approved
Clinical TrialNCT01261325
Countries8 countries
Authority Signals
Last Verified3/21/2026
Data ConfidenceHigh (AI + Pharmacist)
Source Citations9 Validated Nodes