Epiramat

Drug name: Epiramat

Other names used:

Topiramate®

Active Ingredients:

Epitomax

Therapeutic actions: Topiramate is an oral drug used for the treatment and preventions of epileptic seizures. The drug works by suppressing the production of neurotransmitters thus suppressing the abnormal activity and preventing the transportation of abnormal impulses to other nerves. The drug is also used in treatment of migraine headaches.

Indications: The drug is used as monotherapy and as subsidiary therapy in different conditions. Monotherapy in patients with diagnosed epilepsy. As subsidiary therapy in adults and children from 3 years old with partial or generalized tonicoclonic episodes and treatment of epileptic seizures on the background of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

Contraindications and cautions: The drugs should not be used in the following conditions:

Hypersensitivity to any components of the preparation
Pregnancy
Lactation period
Age younger then 11 years in monotherapy and from 3 years as subsidiary treatment

The therapy should not be stopped suddenly due to possibility of withdrawal syndrome occurrence. The secretion period may be altered if the patient suffers from renal dysfunction. Change of mood and depression episodes may occur when treating with Epiramat.

Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Epiramat will experience it or any other. The side-effects include:

Neurological disorders
Mental aberration
Decrease in body weight
Somnolence
Dizziness
Increased agitation
Headache
Ataxia
Increased tiredness
Speech dysfunction
Psichomotoric retardation
Concentration disorders
Amnesia
Anorexia
Change in coordination
Emotional liability
Depression
Aggressiveness
Hallucinations
Cognitive dysfunctions
Apathy
Nausea
Stomach pain
Hypersalivation
Jaundice
Liver insufficiency
Leukopenia
Vision impairment
Change of taste
Nephrolithiasis
Decreased sweating

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with Epiramat, please read the information provided with Topiramate or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Epiramat. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe. Especially mention the following disease:

Other anti-epileptics
Ethanol
Sedatives and tranquilizers
Contraceptives
Diuretics
Diabetes treatment

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Topiramate with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.