Topaz 200 Mg
- Manufacturer : Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Equivalent Brands : Topamax
- Generic Brands : Topiramate
Topaz 200mg Tablet is used in the treatment of seizures and migraine. It is recommended to start with a small dosage and increase gradually. Do not stop abruptly taking this medicine as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like convulsions.
Topaz 200mg Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Topaz 200mg Tablet, an anti-convulsing, aids in the treatment of seizures. The doctor may prescribe the drug with a combination of other medicines or all on its own, depending on the condition of the patient. The drug also effectively prevents headaches that occur because of migraine. Topaz 200mg Tablet controls certain chemicals present in the brain, thus treating seizures and preventing headaches.
The drug should only be used if it is prescribed by a doctor. Before starting the drug provide your medical history and discuss the benefits and risks of taking it. The drug is not meant for patients who are allergic to any ingredient in it or those who suffer from metabolic acidosis, that is, high levels of acid in the blood. Also inform your doctor if you are pregnant or trying to conceive or breast feeding before starting Topaz 200mg Tablet. Give him a list of medicines that you are taking presently. Ensure that you include prescribed, non-prescribed as well as any herbal medicines that you are taking. This is primarily because there are some medicines which tend to react with Topaz 200mg Tablet resulting in severe complications. Tell the doctor about any allergies related to food or other medicines that you may have.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Topaz 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Some side effects will occur when you take Topaz 200mg Tablet. A few common side effects of this drug are-
Some patients may also experience severe side effects like-
A doctor should be consulted if the side effects persist or become worse.
Pregnancy - This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.
Breast-feeding - This medicine is known to excreted in breast milk. It is recommended only if necessary. Monitoring of undesired effects like diarrhea, drowsiness is necessary.
Withdrawal symptoms - Do not stop suddenly taking this medicine without informing the doctor. It may precipitate the seizures in patients with known history of epilepsy.
Suicidal behavior - This medicine should be used with caution in patients with known history of depression. It may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts. Educate the patient's caretakers about these symptoms. Inform the doctor if the symptoms persist.
Impaired liver function - This medicine should be used with caution in patients with the liver injury. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary. Discontinue the treatment if the symptoms persist.
Topaz 200mg Tablet should be taken at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body.
Do not stop using Topaz 200mg Tablet without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better.
Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids throughout the day while taking Topaz 200mg Tablet. This can reduce the risk of kidney stones.
Proper hydration prior to and during activities such as exercise or exposure to warm temperature may reduce the risk of side effects such as decreased sweating and rise in body temperature.
It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Topaz 200mg Tablet, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines to treat glaucoma.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Topaz 200mg Tablet is used for Epilepsy/Seizures and preventive treatment of migraine.
Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so. Medication discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard Topaz 200mg Tablet.