Topiramate is an anticonvulsant medicine known commercially as Topamax, which acts on the central nervous system in mood stabilization and as a protector of the brain.
Topiramate is produced by the pharmaceutical company Aché.
Indications of Topiramato
Topiramate is indicated for the treatment of epilepsy and seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome.
Topiramate price
The price of Topiramate ranges from 25 to 305 reais, depending on the dosage of the drug.
How to use Topiramato
The mode of use of Topiramato consists of:
- Adults: start at 50 mg overnight, for one week, and increase dose at 50 mg per week in two doses up to 400 mg per day.
- Children: The total daily dose of Topiramate recommended for children is 5 to 9 mg / kg, divided twice.
- Elderly: may require smaller doses depending on the kidney condition.
The dosage and dosage of the medicinal product may be altered according to the indication of the neurologist.
Side Effects of Topiramate
The side effects of topiramate may be burning sensation, stinging, tingling, fatigue, speech problems, blurred vision, memory problems, anxiety, mood changes, loss of appetite, nervousness, weight loss or diarrhea.
Contraindications of Topiramato
Topiramate is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the formula, pregnant or breast feeding women.
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