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Generic: Topiramate

Form: Tablet 100mg

Indication

Epilepsy, Migraine prophylaxis, Seizures associated w/ Lennox-gastaut syndrome

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Oral Partial-Onset or Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures Monotherapy Adult: 25 mg PO q12hr initially; may increase by 50 mg/day at weekly intervals to 200 mg PO q12hr. Adjunctive therapy 25-50 mg/day PO initially; increase by 25-50 mg/day at weekly intervals to 100-200 mg q12hr for partial onset seizures and 200 mg q12hr. Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Indicated as adjunctive therapy for seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) 25-50 mg/day PO initially; increase by 25-50 mg/day at weekly intervals to 100-200 mg q12hr Migraine Headache Indicated for prophylaxis of migraine headache Titrate over 4 wk to achieve a dose of 50 mg PO BID Week 1: 25 mg PO at night Week 2: 25 mg PO BID Week 3: 25 mg PO in the morning and 50 mg at night Week 4: 50 mg PO BID Hepatic impairment: Dosage adjustment may be needed.

Child Dose

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Renal Dose

Renal impairment: Moderate to severe: Doses should be halved. Haemodialysis: supplemental dose equal to about ½ of the daily dose should be given in divided doses (at the start and finish of haemodialysis).

Contraindication

Contraindicated in persons showing hypersensitivity to any component of this preparation.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Epilepsy/Seizures', 'Prevention of migraine', 'Lennox–Gastaut syndrome']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Abdominal pain', 'Diarrhea', 'Dizziness', 'Fatigue', 'Fever', 'Loss of appetite', 'Memory impairment', 'Nausea', 'Nervousness', 'Numbness', 'Psychomotor impairment', 'Sleepiness', 'Speech disorder', 'Taste change', 'Upper respiratory tract infection', 'Visual impairment', 'Weight loss']}

How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.