What is TOPAZ 100MG?nn

TOPAZ 100MG contains Topiramate which belongs to the group of medicines called antiepilepticsnn

What TOPAZ 100MG is used for?nn

It is used,nnTo treat certain types of seizures and generalized tonic- clonic seizuresnnIn combination with other medicines to treat certain types of seizures (partial onset seizures, primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures and seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome)nnTo prevent migraine headaches

Talk to Doctorn

Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:nnHave or have had depression, mood problems or suicidal thoughts or behaviornnHave kidney problems, have kidney stones, or are getting kidney dialysisnnHave a history of metabolic acidosis (too much acid in the blood)nnHave liver problemsnnHave weak, brittle or soft bones (osteomalacia, osteoporosis, osteopenia, or decreased bone density)nnHave lung or breathing problemsnnHave eye problems, especially glaucomannHave diarrhoeannHave a growth problemnnAre on a diet high in fat and low in carbohydrates, which is called a ketogenic dietnnAre having surgery

Pregnancy & Breast Feedingn

Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breast feedingnn

Children & Adolescentsn

Consult your doctor for the use of TOPAZ 100MG in children and adolescentsnn

Interactionsn

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.nnEspecially tell your healthcare provider if you take:nnValproic acidnnAny medicines that impair or decrease your thinking, concentration or muscle coordinationnnBirth control pills

Directions & For Usen

Take TOPAZ 100MG exactly as prescribed by your doctornnYour healthcare provider may change your dose. Do not change your dose without talking to your healthcare providernnIt should be swallowed whole. Do not chew the tablet. They may leave a bitter tastennThis medicine can be taken before, during, or after a meal. Drink plenty of fluids during the day This may help prevent kidney stones while taking TOPAZ 100MGnnDo not drink alcohol while taking this medicinennIf you take too much TOPAZ 100MGnnIf you take too much TOPAZ 100MG, call your healthcare provider and go to the nearest emergency roomnnIf you miss a single dose of TOPAZ 100MGnnTake it as soon as you can. Do not double your dosennIf you stop taking TOPAZ 100MGnnDo not stop taking TOPAZ 100MG without talking to your healthcare provider. Stopping this medicine suddenly may cause serious problems

Serious

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.nnHigh blood ammonia levels such as affect your mental activities, slow your alertness, make you feel tired or cause vomitingnnKidney stonesnnLow body temperaturennEffects on thinking and alertness such as affect how you think and cause confusion, problems with concentration, attention, memory or speech

Storage

Store at room temperature (15-25?C)nnKeep TOPAZ 100MG in a tightly closed containernnKeep out of reach of children