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Topirol 100 Tablet
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Product introduction
Topirol 100 Tablet is a medicine used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and to prevent migraines. It is also used in the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (a rare, but severe form of epilepsy that starts in early childhood).
Topirol 100 Tablet is used to treat epileptic seizures and also for some mental behavioural disorders
Topirol 100 Tablet is used to treat epileptic seizures and also for some mental behavioural disorders
Uses of Topirol Tablet
- Epilepsy/Seizures
- Prevention of Migraine
- Lennox–Gastaut syndrome
Benefits of Topirol Tablet
In Epilepsy/Seizures
Topirol 100 Tablet is an anticonvulsant (or anti-epileptic) medicine that works by decreasing the nerve impulses which cause the seizures. By controlling the frequency of seizures, it will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence. It helps reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety.
This medicine is not associated with any physical or psychological dependence (addiction) but it should not be stopped suddenly. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.
This medicine is not associated with any physical or psychological dependence (addiction) but it should not be stopped suddenly. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.
In Prevention of Migraine
It is not fully established how Topirol 100 Tablet helps prevent migraines. It may change the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain or increase the activity in a region of the brain associated with migraines. By preventing and reducing the frequency of headaches, it can help you carry out your daily activities and have a better quality of life.
In Lennox–Gastaut syndrome
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a rare but severe form of epilepsy that usually starts in early childhood. Affected children may experience several different types of seizures. Topirol 100 Tablet helps prevent and control these seizures by decreasing the nerve impulses which cause the seizures.
Side effects of Topirol Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Topirol
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Memory impairment
- Nausea
- Nervousness
- Numbness
- Psychomotor impairment
- Sleepiness
- Speech disorder
- Taste change
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Visual impairment
- Weight loss
How to use Topirol Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Topirol 100 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Topirol 100 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Topirol 100 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Topirol 100 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Topirol 100 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Topirol 100 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Topirol 100 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Topirol 100 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Topirol 100 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
- Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
- Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
- Practice yoga every day.
- Get enough sleep at nighttime.
- Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/laptop.
- Take your medication on time.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids throughout the day while taking Topirol 100 Tablet. This can reduce the risk of kidney stones.
- Monitor your weight during treatment with this medicine as it can cause weight gain.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Dioxolopyrans Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Sodium channel modulators (AED)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Topirol 100 Tablet
Twice A Day
44%
Once A Day
44%
Thrice A Day
7%
Thrice A week
3%
Four Times A *
1%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Topirol Tablet for?
Others
100%
How much was the improvement?
Poor
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Topirol 100 Tablet?
Nausea
50%
Dizziness
50%
How do you take Topirol Tablet?
Empty stomach
100%
Please rate Topirol 100 Tablet on price
Average
67%
Not Expensive
33%
FAQs
For how long do I need to take Topirol 100 Tablet?
The dose and duration of this medicine will depend on your doctor’s advice. Topirol 100 Tablet does not cure your condition (seizures/migraine) but prevents them from occurring. So, you may have to keep taking it for months or years depending on improvement in your symptoms and side effects that may occur.
Is Topirol 100 Tablet good for anxiety?
Topirol 100 Tablet is not indicated for the treatment of anxiety. Please consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
What are the serious side effects of Topirol 100 Tablet?
Serious side effects of Topirol 100 Tablet are rare. The serious effects of Topirol 100 Tablet may include glaucoma (difficulty in seeing, eye pain, and blurred vision), kidney stones (sharp pain in your sides or lower back), and metabolic acidosis (tiredness, loss of appetite, irregular and faint heartbeat). Other serious side effects of Topirol 100 Tablet could be suicidal thoughts and insufficient sweating (some children taking Topirol 100 Tablet may not sweat enough in hot weather, causing their body temperatures to rise).
I am taking valproic acid for fits. Will Topirol 100 Tablet interfere with the working of valproic acid? Can this combination be taken?
Topirol 100 Tablet does not interfere with the working of valproic acid, but it increases the risk of getting excess levels of ammonia in the blood (hyperammonemia). Increased levels of ammonia in the blood can be dangerous and may cause difficulty in thinking, remembering information, or solving problems. It may also decrease your alertness and make you feel very sleepy with low energy. Immediately inform your doctor if you notice these symptoms. It is important to know that, in rare cases, Topirol 100 Tablet alone can cause hyperammonemia.
Can Topirol 100 Tablet be used in children?
Yes, Topirol 100 Tablet is used for seizures in children more than 2 years of age. However, because of the lack of any reports, this medicine is not recommended to be used in children for migraines.
Since I have started using Topirol 100 Tablet people are saying that I have lost weight. Is it because of Topirol 100 Tablet or something else for which I should get investigated?
It could be due to Topirol 100 Tablet because Topirol 100 Tablet commonly causes weight loss probably due to a decrease in appetite. If you still have any doubts, talk to your doctor who will advise you appropriately.
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
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