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Legent (50mg) 60 Tablets
- Manufacturer Amarant Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
- Generic Name Topiramate
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Product Information
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Description
Topiramate blocks neuronal excitability by increasing GABA activity and inhibiting glutamate activity, preventing seizures and migraines. Additionally, it blocks the voltage-dependent sodium channels, further blocking seizure activity.
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Ingredients
Topiramate -
Drug Class
Anti-epileptic drugs
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Dosage Form
Tablet -
Uses
Topiramate is a medication used to manage and treat epilepsy and migraine. In addition, Topiramate has approval for chronic weight management for individuals with a body mass index over 30.
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Dosage
Follow these dosage instructions:
Adult Dosage
400 mg orally daily in 2 divided doses.
Child Dosage
25 mg orally once a day in the evening; If tolerated, increase to 25 mg orally twice a day
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In case of Overdose
Overdose symptoms include decreased awareness or responsiveness, dizziness, fainting, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position, severe sleepiness, unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness. Seek medical help if you think you have taken too much of this medication.
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Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don't remember missing the dose, don't double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.
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How To Use
The tablets, sprinkle capsules, and solution are usually taken with or without food once or twice a day. Take topiramate at around the same time(s) every day.
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When Not to Use
Don’t take this medication if you ever had:
- An allergic reaction to topiramate or any other medicine.
- Kidney problems, especially kidney stones.
- A blood disorder called acute porphyria.
- A history of blood metabolic acidosis, where the body produces too much acid or cannot remove it properly.
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Side Effects
Common side effects may include:
- Blurred vision
- Burning, prickling, or tingling sensations
- Clumsiness or unsteadiness
- Continuous, uncontrolled back-and-forth or rolling eye movements
- Dizziness
- Double vision
- Drowsiness
- Eye redness or pain
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Precautions & Warnings
To achieve desired therapeutic results, it is important to follow the recommended dosage and duration of treatment or as advised by the doctor .
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Drug Interactions
Ask your doctor about any possible drug interactions, and discuss every medicine you have been taking.
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Food Interactions
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Storage/Disposal
Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.
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Control Drug
No
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Quick Tips, if any
Always follow your doctor's advice, and never self-medicate.
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