Topaz 100 Tablet 15

Topaz-100 Tablet is used for the following:

• Management of partial-onset seizures: These are seizures that start in one part of your brain.

• Controlling primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures: These are seizures that involve all areas of your brain.

• Addressing seizures related to Lennox-Gastaut syndrome: This is a severe form of epilepsy that starts in childhood.

• Prevention of migraine headaches in adults: This medicine helps reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines.

Here's how you should take Topaz-100 Tablet:

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.

• Avoid breaking, crushing, or chewing the tablet.

• Always follow the dose advised by your doctor.

• Don't stop taking this medicine without first consulting your doctor. It's important to continue taking it for as long as advised, even if you feel better.

Topaz-100 Tablet is taken orally.

Topaz-100 Tablet contains topiramate (100 mg). Here's how it works:

• Sodium Channel Blocking: Topiramate blocks voltage-dependent sodium channels in neurons, which reduces their excitability. This means it makes brain cells less likely to fire off electrical signals, thus helping control seizures.

• Enhancing GABA mediated Inhibition: It enhances the action of GABA, a neurotransmitter that slows down brain activity. This further helps prevent abnormal electrical activity in the brain that can lead to seizures.

• Antagonising Glutamate Receptors: It antagonises certain glutamate receptors, specifically AMPA/kainate receptors. Glutamate is an excitatory neurotransmitter by blocking its receptors, topiramate helps reduce excitatory neurotransmission.

• Carbonic Anhydrase Enzyme Inhibition: Lastly, topiramate inhibits carbonic anhydrase enzymes this is thought to contribute to its anticonvulsant effects by slowing down certain chemical reactions in the body.

• Store Topaz-100 Tablet in a dry place, with temperatures below 25°C.

• Keep it protected from moisture.

• Ensure the medicine is kept in its original packaging to avoid exposure to air and light.

• Always keep this medication out of reach of children.

• Remember to use the medicine before its expiry date.

• If you've been prescribed Topaz-100 Tablet for epilepsy, try to have a balanced diet with adequate vitamins and minerals. This can help support overall brain health and reduce seizure triggers.

• For those taking this medicine for migraine prevention, maintaining a regular sleep pattern might help reduce the frequency or severity of migraines.