Topamac 25mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

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Topamac 25 MG Description

Topamac 25mg tablets contain topiramate, an anti-epileptic medicine used to treat epilepsy (fits, a brain disorder with repeated seizures or convulsions). It is also used to treat seizures in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a rare and severe form of epilepsy that starts in childhood. Topaz tablet, Topirol tablet, Leptomate tablet and Nextop tablet are a few more tablets with topiramate as their main component.

Topamac works by stopping the abnormal excitation of brain cells, which prevents seizures from happening. Some of the side effects of Topamac include nausea or vomiting, diarrhoea or constipation, tiredness, low mood, sleepiness and dizziness.

Product Summary

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Contains	Topiramate(25.0 Mg)
Uses	Epilepsy/fits
Side effects	Nausea, diarrhoea, sleepiness, dizziness
Therapy	ANTI-EPILEPTIC

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Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Topamac 25 MG

Topamac Tablet is used for the treatment of epilepsy (a brain disorder characterized by repeated seizures or convulsions where part of the brain or the whole brain is affected). It is also used for th...

Contraindications of Topamac 25 MG

If you are allergic to Topiramate or any of the other ingredients of Topamac Tablet.
If you are pregnant and using this medicine for the prevention of migraine headache.

Side effects of Topamac 25 MG

Nausea or vomiting
Loose motions or constipation
Tiredness
Low mood
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Abnormal sensation over the body
Sleeplessness
Blurred vision
Loss of hair

Precautions and Warnings of Topamac 25 MG

Pregnancy

Can I take Topamac Tablet during pregnancy?

Components of Topamac Tablet are known to be harmful to foetus, thus it should be avoided in pregnant women.
It is necessary to perform a pregnancy test before starting with Topamac Tablet.
If you become pregnant while on the treatment with this medicine immediately inform your doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Topamac Tablet while breastfeeding?

Components of this medicine are known to be excreted in milk, this medicine should be avoided if you are breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Topamac Tablet?

This medicine may cause sleepiness, dizziness or blurring of vision. Therefore, avoid driving while on this medicine.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Topamac Tablet?

Drinking alcohol while on this medicine can increase sleepiness, tiredness and other side effects of this medicine and also it can cause seizures to occur. Therefore avoid alcohol consumption while on this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have liver or kidney problems such as kidney stones.
You have metabolic acidosis (body fluid and blood abnormality).
You have glaucoma (an eye disorder).
You are pregnant or a woman of childbearing age, as taking this medicine in pregnancy could be dangerous for the foetus.
You are taking any other medicine containing topiramate
You have suicidal thoughts or harming yourself, in such cases immediately inform your doctor.
Do not stop taking Topamac Tablet on your own without consulting your doctor.
The weight of the patient should be checked regularly as taking this medicine may cause weight loss.

Directions for Use of Topamac 25 MG

Take Topamac Tablet as directed by the physician. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. It can be taken with or without food. Do not break, crush or chew the medicine. It is essential to take it reg...

Storage and disposal of Topamac 25 MG

Store at a temperature not above 25°C in a cool and dry place.
Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Dosage of Topamac 25 MG

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose include sleepiness, blurring of vision, dizziness, low mood, etc. If you have taken too much of this medicine then contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immedia...

Missed a Dose

If you have missed taking any dose of Topamac Tablet then take it as soon as you remember. If it's already time for the next dose then skip the missed dose and follow the regular dosing schedule.

Mode of Action of Topamac 25 MG

How Does It Work?

Topamac Tablet works by stopping the abnormal excitation of brain cells in a part of the brain or the whole brain and in turn stop the generation of seizure.

Interactions of Topamac 25 MG

Interactions with other medicines

Concomitant use of Topamac Tablet with medicines used in brain diseases such as phenytoin or carbamazepine, herbal preparations of st John's wort decreases the blood concentration of this medicine.
Taking this medicine with valproic acid can cause a decrease in body temperature.
Inform your doctor if you are using any other medicines, over-the-counter medicines (that you buy without a prescription) and herbal preparations before starting with Topamac Tablet.

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Nikita Toshi

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the use of Topamac Tablet?

A: Topamac Tablet is used alone or together with other antiepileptic medicines for the treatment of epilepsy (a brain disorder characterized by repeated seizures or convulsions where part of the brain or whole brain is affected). It is also used for the treatment of seizures in a rare and severe form of epilepsy called Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, which starts in childhood.

Q: How does Topamac Tablet work?

A: Topamac Tablet works by stopping the abnormal excitation of brain cells in a part of the brain or the whole brain and, in turn, stops the generation of seizures.

Q: Can Topamac Tablet cause hair loss?

A: Topamac Tablet can cause hair loss as a side effect of using this medicine.

Q: Does Topamac Tablet make you sleepy?

A: Topamac Tablet can cause sleepiness as its side effect.

Q: Can I stop taking Topamac Tablet suddenly if I feel good?

A: Topamac Tablet should not be stopped suddenly as it may increase the chances of seizures. The dose of this medicine has to be tapered while stopping this medicine as advised by your doctor.

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