Topamax (Topiramate)

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Brand Name: Topamax

Generic Name: Topiramate

Manufacturer/Agent: Janssen-cilag

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Formulation: tabs

Strength: 25mg

Pack size: 60

Trade Price: KES 1,781.00

Retail Price: @ KES 39.58

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Class: Antiepileptics (CNS agents)

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Molecular Formulae: C12H21NO8S = 339.4

Precautions: Breast-feeding. avoid alcohol.

Indications/Uses: Partial seizures with or without generalization; 100-400mg daily with food.

Interactions: Decreased effect: phenytoin, carbamazepine, valproic acid. increased effect: cns depressants. may decrease effect of digoxin, ethinyl estradiol.

Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal upsets. anorexia and weight loss. confusion. impaired concentration and memory. visual disturbances. mood disorders.

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