What is Topamac 25 mg?
Topamac 25mg contains Topiramate and belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants.
25mg of Topamac tablet is a prescription medicine that doctors prescribe for the management of seizure disorders in adults and children.
A seizure is a sudden and uncontrolled disturbance in the brain that causes changes in movement, behaviour, feelings, and consciousness.
Topiramate is also effective in the management of migraine headaches that cause throbbing severe pain, nausea, extreme sensitivity to light & sound, and vomiting.
Topamac 25mg is available under the brand name Topamax and can be purchased after a doctor’s prescription.
How does Topamac 25 mg work?
Topiramate blocks sodium channels in your body that deliver electrical impulses to excitable cells like muscle, nerve, and brain cells.
This, in turn, improves the activity of a chemical messenger in your brain to control the frequency of seizures.
25mg of Topamac tablet also prevents nerve cells from sending inappropriate signals in your brain, which can cause migraine headaches.
How to use Topamac 25 mg?
Take the Topamac tablet as the doctor directed. Swallow the tablet whole; do not crush, chew, or break it, as this can leave a bitter taste.
During your treatment with Topiramate tablet, drink lots of fluids. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on your body weight, age, and disease condition.
25mg of Topamac tablet can be taken with or without food but at the same time each day.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember and complete the entire course of treatment even if you feel better.
Stopping Topiramate suddenly without talking to your doctor can increase the risk of experiencing seizures.
Your doctor might advise regular monitoring of serum bicarbonate levels during the treatment with the Topamac tablet.
What are the side effects of Topamac 25 mg?
Taking Topiramate as directed by the doctor can help in reducing the risk of severe side effects.
Most side effects of Topamac do not require medical attention, as they disappear once your body adjusts to the medicine.
Some common side effects of Topamac 25 mg include:
- Nausea
- Stuffy and runny nose
- Loss of appetite
- Fever
- Signs of an allergic reaction
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness and tiredness
- Shortness of breath
Get emergency medical help if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
What are the precautions and warnings related to Topamac 25 mg?
Topamac tablets should be taken with caution in patients suffering from the following medical disorders:
- Liver diseases
- Kidney disorder
- A history of blood and body fluid abnormalities
- Eye disorders
- Growth problems
- Patients who are on a high-fat diet
25mg of Topamac tablet is not prescribed for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Women planning pregnancy should consult the doctor before starting treatment with this medicine.
Topiramate tablets should be used with caution in children and elderly patients.
Do not take Topamac tablets if you are allergic to Topiramate or have other allergies.
Before starting treatment, inform the doctor about all other medicines you take, as they can affect or be affected by Topamac.
