Leptomate 50 Tablet

Leptomate 50 Tablet is an oral prescription medicine that contains topiramate 50 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the anti-convulsant class and is used to help control certain seizure disorders. In some patients, topiramate is also used for migraine prevention when prescribed by a doctor. Leptomate 50 Tablet is a fixed-strength tablet from La Renon Healthcare, supplied in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Topiramate helps calm overactive nerve signals in the brain, which can reduce the chance of seizures. In Leptomate 50 Tablet form, each tablet delivers a measured 50 mg dose so your doctor can adjust therapy in a controlled way.

Leptomate 50 Tablet provides 50 mg of topiramate per tablet, which is a dose that may be used once a patient has been assessed and titrated by a clinician. Because only this strength is sold in our range, it is important to follow the exact schedule your doctor gives you rather than assuming it is a starting dose or changing how many tablets you take. This strength may be chosen when a specific maintenance dose is needed.

• Partial-onset seizures
• Generalized tonic-clonic seizures
• Seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
• Migraine prevention, if prescribed

• Swallow Leptomate 50 Tablet whole with water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep a steady level in your body.
• You may take it with or without food; if stomach upset occurs, taking it with food may help.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is okay.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not stop Leptomate 50 Tablet suddenly without medical advice, because seizures may worsen.

Each Leptomate 50 Tablet contains topiramate 50 mg. The exact dose and how often it is taken depend on the condition being treated, the other medicines you use, and how your doctor wants to titrate therapy; many patients take it once or twice daily, but the prescribed schedule may vary. There is no single maximum daily dose for everyone, so your doctor sets the safe limit for your situation.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Topiramate may include:

• Tingling in the hands or feet
• Drowsiness or fatigue
• Dizziness
• Trouble concentrating or slowed thinking
• Nausea or stomach upset
• Weight loss or decreased appetite
• Taste changes

• Leptomate 50 Tablet can slow thinking and reaction time, so be careful with driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid alcohol or limit it only if your prescriber says it is safe, because it can worsen dizziness and sleepiness.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, a history of kidney stones, glaucoma, or metabolic acidosis.
• Drink enough fluids unless your doctor has told you to restrict fluids, because topiramate can increase kidney stone risk.
• Use effective birth control if pregnancy is possible, and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
• Do not stop this medicine suddenly, especially if you take it for seizures.
• Contact your prescriber before starting any new medicine, including supplements, because interactions can change topiramate levels or side effects.

• Valproic acid or divalproex
• Other seizure medicines such as phenytoin, carbamazepine, or phenobarbital
• Birth control pills, which may be less effective at some doses
• Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors such as acetazolamide
• Alcohol and other medicines that cause drowsiness

Store Leptomate 50 Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from excess heat, moisture, and light, and keep it out of reach of children.