Hitop Tablets 50Mg (1 Strip = 10 Tablets)

Hitop Tablets Usage And Safety
Dosage

Topiramate

Side Effects

Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) – Seizures (fits) , Anxiety, irritability, changes in mood, confusion, disorientation , Problems with concentration, slowness of thinking, loss of memory, problems with memory (new onset, sudden change or increased severity) , Kidney stone, frequent or painful urination.Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) : Increased acid level in the blood (may cause troubled breathing including shortness of breath, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, excessive tiredness, and fast or uneven heart beats) , Decreased or loss of sweating (particularly in young children who are exposed to high temperatures) , Having thoughts of serious self-harm, trying to cause serious self-harm , Loss of part of the field of vision.Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) : Glaucoma ? blockage of fluid in eye causing increased pressure in the eye, pain, or decreased vision , Difficulty thinking, remembering information, or solving problems, being less alert or aware, feeling , sleepy with low energy ? these symptoms may be a sign of a high level of ammonia in the blood (hyperammonemia), which can lead to a change in brain function (hyperammonemic encephalopathy).

Drug Interactions

Muscle relaxants and sedatives , risperidone, lithium, hydrochlorothiazide, metformin, pioglitazone, glibenclamide, amitriptyline, propranolol, diltiazem, venlafaxine, flunarazine, St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) (a herbal preparation used to treat depression), warfarin used to thin the blood.

Indication

Topiramate belongs to a group of medicines called anti-epileptic medicines. Alone to treat seizures in adults and children over age 6 , with other medicines to treat seizures in adults and children aged 2 years and above – to prevent migraine headaches in adults .

When not to Use

Do not take Topiramate if: You are allergic to topiramate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine – for migraine prevention – if you are pregnant or if you are a woman of childbearing potential unless you are using effective contraception. You should talk to your doctor about the best kind of contraception to use while you are taking Topiramate.