Topamax
Topiramate tablets for seizures and migraine prevention. It calms overactive nerve signals in the brain.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Topiramate
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg · 50mg · 100mg · 200mg
Topamax is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Topamax depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Topamax details
- Conditions
- Seizure Disorders · Migraine Headache Prophylaxis
- Alternative names
- topiramate
- Therapeutic class
- Sulfamate-Substituted Monosaccharide Anticonvulsant
- Pharmacological class
- Antiepileptic Agent
- Known off-label uses
- bipolar disorder; obesity
- Contraindications
- metabolic acidosis; hypersensitivity to topiramate
- Minor side effects
- paraesthesia; somnolence; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- cognitive slowing; anorexia; weight loss
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Janssen Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Keep dry.
- Drug interactions
- Valproic Acid; Oral Contraceptives; Phenytoin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over two years and adults based on indication.
Serious side effects
acute myopia and secondary angle-closure glaucoma, requires immediate medical attention; suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; metabolic acidosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Topiramate tablets for seizures and migraine prevention. It calms overactive nerve signals in the brain.
Mechanism of action
Blocks voltage-dependent sodium channels, enhances GABA-A activity, and antagonises glutamate receptors.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: High risk of oral clefts in newborn. Avoid. Breastfeeding: Expelled in milk.
What you will receive
Topamax names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Topiramate at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.