The drug “Topamax” refers to the group of anticonvulsant drugs, the action of which is aimed at blocking sodium receptors, relieving spasms and eliminating nervous agitation. The basis of this medication is an increase in the activity of γ-aminobutyric acid and inhibition of the activity of carbonic anhydrase isoenzymes. In addition, the antiepileptic drug "Topamax" (the instructions that come with the kit, this confirms) provides modulation of the sensitivity of GABA-type receptors. As a result of using this medication, a pronounced anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and analgesic effect is exerted on the patient's body.
The drug "Topamax" is produced (the instruction also indicates this) in the form of gelatin capsules, which as a main component contain topiramate in the amount of twenty-five or fifty milligrams. Auxiliary ingredients are cellulose acetate, sugar granules and povidone. The capsule shell contains substances such as sodium lauryl sulfate, gelatin, sorbitan monolaurate, water, titanium dioxide and ink.
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prescribe the anticonvulsant drug "Topamax", the instructions for use advise mainly for the treatment of patients with a diagnosis of "epilepsy" or "Lennox-Gastaut syndrome." In addition, doctors are actively prescribing this drug to people suffering from migraines, tonic-clonic, partial or myoclonic seizures. In addition, this antiepileptic medicine copes with absences well and is able to eliminate muscle spasms in a short time.
Take Topamax capsules the instruction categorically prohibits people with hypersensitivity to topiramate or an allergic reaction to any other components contained in the composition. It is also not recommended to prescribe this anticonvulsant to women bearing a child. The list of strict contraindications includes both the lactation period and the age of up to two years. With extreme caution, people with nephrourolithiasis, liver or kidney failure should take this medicine.
Patients with hypercalciuria should also refrain from taking this antiepileptic drug.
As for the possible adverse reactions provoked by the use of the Topamax medication, it is first necessary to single out such conditions as dizziness, impaired attention, paresthesia, lethargy, fatigue, irritability and drowsiness. In addition, decreased appetite, lethargy, cognitive impairment, hypoesthesia, dysarthria, tremors, disorientation, and emotional lability may be noted . Discomfort in the stomach, gastritis, dry mouth, bleeding gums, glossodynia and constipation can also occur in people taking Topamax capsules. These pills can cause muscle cramps, the development of myalgia or arthralgia, fever and difficulty breathing.