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
This listing uses Topamax as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Topamax vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
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 is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Topiramate, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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