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About Etitop 50 mg Tablet
Etitop 50 mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called “antiepileptic (AED)/ anticonvulsant agent' that is primarily indicated in the treatment of epilepsy (Monotherapy and Adjunctive therapy) and It can also be taken to prevent migraine. Epilepsy is a chronic disorder that is responsible for causing unprovoked, recurrent seizures in the body. A seizure is a sudden attack in the brain that makes a person lose control of their actions. Migraine is a mental condition that often causes intense or debilitating headaches with difficulty speaking, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light or sound.
Etitop 50 mg Tablet is responsible for restoring the balance of neural activity by diminishing the spread of seizure movement in the brain. By controlling the electrical activity of the brain, it controls seizures and relieves the symptoms of migraine. Take Etitop 50 mg Tablet in an empty stomach without food with one glass of water. Etitop 50 mg Tablet is only available on prescription. It comes as tablets or capsules intended to be taken by mouth only. Swallow the medication as a whole without crushing or breaking it. Etitop 50 mg Tablet doses are sometimes advised according to the weight of children so the doctor will change the dose if the child gains or lose weight.
The possible side effects of topiramate include feeling sleepy, dizziness, diarrhoea and feeling sick. Some of the side effects do not even require medical attention and these are usually mild and go away by themselves. Consult with the doctor if any of these side effects continue or get worse with time.
The use of $mame is restricted in persons who are hypersensitive to it, so tell your doctor if you have any allergy to any of the chemical constituents present in this medicine. Tell your doctor if you ever had or already dealing with diarrhoea, glaucoma, metabolic acidosis, lung disease, breathing problems, liver disease, a blood disorder called acute porphyria etc. If a woman is pregnant or planning to pregnant then they should tell their doctor as the use of this medicine during pregnancy may increase the risk of cleft lip and/or cleft palate which is a birth defect in the newborn that may develop during early pregnancy.
Uses of Etitop 50 mg Tablet
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Medicinal Benefits
Etitop 50 mg Tablet is an antiepileptic (AED) medicine that is used to treat epilepsy in mono or adjunctive therapy and migraine. In Monotherapy epilepsy, Etitop 50 mg Tablet is suggested for patients above 2 years of age with partial-onset or primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures. In Adjunctive therapy epilepsy, Etitop 50 mg Tablet is suggested in patients of 2 to 16 years of age with partial-onset seizures or primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures while in patients more than 2 years of age, Etitop 50 mg Tablet is suggested in patients with seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS). In migraine, Etitop 50 mg Tablet is suggested for prophylaxis of migraine. Etitop 50 mg Tablet works by blocking the voltage-dependent sodium and calcium channels and increasing the inhibitory actions of GABA. In epilepsy, Etitop 50 mg Tablet controls the uncontrolled activity of nerves in the brain and thus prevents or controls seizures. While in migraine, Etitop 50 mg Tablet tranquilizes the overactive nerve cells in the brain that are responsible for causing migraine.
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Etitop 50 mg Tablet may cause a congenital disability called cleft lip in unborn baby, so the use of this medicine is not allowed in pregnant females. Etitop 50 mg Tablet may increase the body temperature and reduce sweating, so one should report it to the doctor if they are noticing decreased sweating and hot, dry skin. Etitop 50 mg Tablet may enhance the level of acid in the blood so one should tell their doctor if they have irregular heartbeats or loss of hunger. Before taking Etitop 50 mg Tablet , tell the doctor if you have diarrhoea, metabolic acidosis, eye problems, liver disease. Etitop 50 mg Tablet may affect the working of contraceptives that include the combined pill, vaginal ring, patches,progestogen-only contraceptive pill, and emergency contraception. So, one should tell their doctor if they are using any contraceptives to prevent pregnancy.
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Seizures can happen when the brain cells are not working properly or working faster than normal. Etitop 50 mg Tablet slows down these electrical signals to stop seizures.
No, you should take rest after taking this medicine as this medicine affects the thinking ability and vision of a person so avoid doing any task that requires mental alertness.
Etitop 50 mg Tablet acts by decreasing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. It also restores the normal balance of neurons which in turn calms the brain. In epilepsy, cells present in the brain talk to each other by generating electric signals. When these cells fail to work properly or working faster than normal then it causes seizures. Etitop 50 mg Tablet slows down these electrical signals and thus prevents or controls seizures. While in migraine, Etitop 50 mg Tablet tranquilizes the overactive nerve cells in the brain that are responsible for causing migraine.
Yes, the use of Etitop 50 mg Tablet is safe for long time use if suggested by the doctor.
Yes, Etitop 50 mg Tablet may affect the working of contraceptives that include the combined pill, vaginal ring, patches,progestogen-only contraceptive pill, and emergency contraception. Tell your doctor if you are using any type of contraceptives as the doctor may suggest using different types of contraceptives or combined hormonal contraceptives.
No, Etitop 50 mg Tablet does not affect fertility.
Generally, one should avoid consuming alcohol while taking Etitop 50 mg Tablet as it may make a person feel sleepy or tired and can cause seizures in some people with epilepsy.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Epilepsy: It is a neurological disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal characterized by intense electrical bursts in the brain (seizures). When these bursts happen in one part of the brain it is called a partial seizure while if these bursts occur in the complete brain it is called a generalized seizure. Sometimes, a person starts experiencing the symptoms before starting of seizure that includes a sudden feeling of fear, dizziness, changes in vision, shakiness in arms and legs, and headache. While the symptoms that occur during a seizure include losing consciousness, characterized by confusion, uncontrollable muscle spasms, falling, biting tongue, sudden, rapid eye movements, unusual noises, such as grunting, sudden mood changes, etc.
Migraine: It is a mild to severe headache that starts as a dull ache in the region around the eye. It usually lasts a few hours up to several days and gets worst with the movement. The possible warning signs that can start before the occurrence of migraine include visual changes, unusual tiredness, tingling in an arm or leg. A person facing migraine may also face mild to severe pain in the head, pulsing, throbbing pain in the head, sensitivity to sound and light, vomiting, and Nausea.
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Alcohol
Caution
Do not consume alcohol while taking Etitop 50 mg Tablet as alcohol can worsen the side effects of the Etitop 50 mg Tablet including sleepiness and dizziness
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Etitop 50 mg Tablet is a Category D pregnancy drug. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause an increase in the risk of the cleft lip that is a congenital disability in the unborn baby.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Caution is advised when Etitop 50 mg Tablet is using in nursing mothers as this medicine may pass into breast milk.
Driving
Caution
Some persons may continue to face unpredictable seizures even after taking Etitop 50 mg Tablet and this medicine also affects thinking and motor skills and may affect vision. So patients should take caution before engaging in any activity including driving or operating any machine.
Liver
Caution
Etitop 50 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease as the dosage needs to be reduced in patients dealing with liver disease.
Kidney
Caution
Etitop 50 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease as the dosage needs to be reduced in patients dealing with kidney disease.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Etitop 50 mg Tablet is safe to use in children above 2 years only if prescribed by the doctor.
Recommended for a 30-day course: 3 Strips