Pack size: 1 Capsule  |  Price is for the whole Capsule

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Zonisamide

Form: Capsule 50mg

Indication

Adjunct in partial seizures, Monotherapy for partial seizures with or without secondary generalisation

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Oral Adjunct in partial seizures Adult: Initially, 50 mg daily in 2 divided doses, increase to 100 mg daily after 1 wk. Thereafter, may further increase dose at wkly intervals in increments of up to 100 mg. Usual maintenance dose: 300-500 mg daily, some patients may respond to lower doses. Monotherapy for partial seizures with or without secondary generalisation Adult: In patients w/ newly diagnosed epilepsy: Initially, 100 mg once daily, increase to 200 mg once daily after 2 wk. May further increase by increments of 100 mg at intervals of at least 2 wk. Usual maintenance dose: 300 mg once daily, up to 500 mg daily. Hepatic impairment: Mild to moderate: Slower dosage titration may be needed. Severe: Not recommended.

Child Dose

Oral Adjunct in partial seizures Child: >6 yr Initially, 1 mg/kg once daily for 1 wk, may increase by increments of 1 mg/kg at wkly interval. Usual maintenance dose: 20-55 kg: 6-8 mg/kg once daily; >55 kg: 300-500 mg once daily, some may respond to lower dose.

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: GFR ?50 mL/min: Slower dosage titration may be needed. GFR <50 mL/min: Not recommended.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to zonisamide or sulfonamides

Introduction

$4a

Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Epilepsy/Seizures']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Dizziness', 'Loss of appetite', 'Memory impairment', 'Drowsiness', 'Impaired concentration', 'Altered walking', 'Impaired coordination', 'Anger']}

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 prevents seizures in patients with epilepsy by suppressing 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__, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. 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 cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. As __NAME__ may affect your concentration, ability to react/respond, and may make you feel sleepy, particularly at the beginning of your treatment or after your dose is increased.

Safety Advice

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

Safety Advice

There is limited information available on the use of __NAME__ in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. Use of __NAME__ is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.