Topaz 25 mg Tablet

Topaz 25 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 25 mg of topiramate in each tablet. It belongs to the anti-convulsant class and is used to help control certain seizure disorders; topiramate is also used for migraine prevention when prescribed for that purpose. Topaz 25 mg Tablet is an immediate-strength tablet from Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd., supplied in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Topiramate helps calm overactive nerve signals in the brain, which can lower the chance of seizures. In tablet form, Topaz 25 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed to provide a steady dose that your doctor can build on over time.

Topaz 25 mg Tablet is a low-strength tablet, which makes it useful when a doctor wants to start topiramate slowly and adjust the dose step by step. This strength can be easier to tolerate than higher strengths because topiramate is often introduced gradually to reduce side effects and find the right maintenance dose for the individual.

• Adjunct or monotherapy for certain seizures
• Migraine prevention
• Dose titration when starting topiramate
• Long-term seizure control as prescribed

• Swallow Topaz 25 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep levels steady.
• You can usually take it with or without food; taking it with food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is safe to do so.
• If your doctor changes your dose, follow the schedule carefully and do not increase or stop suddenly on your own.

Each Topaz 25 mg Tablet provides 25 mg of topiramate. Doctors may prescribe it once or twice daily at first and then slowly adjust the dose based on the condition being treated and how you respond; the exact maximum daily dose depends on the diagnosis, other medicines, and your prescriber’s plan.

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
• Sleepiness or tiredness
• Dizziness
• Slow thinking or trouble concentrating
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss
• Taste changes

• Topaz 25 mg Tablet can cause drowsiness or slowed thinking, so use caution when driving or operating machinery.
• Avoid drinking alcohol unless your doctor says it is okay, because alcohol can worsen dizziness and sleepiness.
• Drink enough fluids, since topiramate can increase the risk of kidney stones.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver problems, eye problems, or a history of depression or mood changes.
• Do not stop Topaz 25 mg Tablet suddenly, especially if you take it for seizures, because seizures may worsen.
• Tell your prescriber if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, because topiramate can have important risks in pregnancy.
• Use extra caution if you are taking other medicines that affect alertness, because the combination can increase impairment.

• Valproic acid
• Other anti-seizure medicines
• Alcohol
• Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors such as acetazolamide or zonisamide
• Certain birth control methods may be less effective at higher topiramate doses

Store Topaz 25 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.