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Topamax Indications
As monotherapy for the treatment of adults and children aged 6 years with partial seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures, and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
As an additional therapy to treat adults and children aged 2 years with partial seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures or primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures and treatment of seizures associated with syndrome Lennox-Gastaut.
To prevent migraine attacks in adults, after careful evaluation of alternative treatment possibilities.
Topiramate is not recommended for the treatment of acute conditions.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component of the drug.
Prophylaxis of migraine in pregnant women and women of reproductive age, unless they are using effective methods of contraception.
Dosage & Administration
For optimal control treatment of both adults and children are recommended to start with a low dose followed by gradual dose selection effective. The dose and rate of increase should be selected according to the treatment effect.
Topamax in capsule form shown in patients who can not swallow tablets, such as children and elderly patients.
Topamax capsules can be swallowed whole or carefully open the capsule and pour its contents on a small amount (teaspoon) of soft food. The drug / mixture immediately swallowed and not chewed. Do not save the mixture capsule contents with food for later use.