Topiramate Flashcards

1
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MoA

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Na+/Ca2+ Channel Blocker
Increase GABA, Decrease Glutamate
Enzyme inhibitor and inducer

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2
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Indications

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Epilepsy

Migraine

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3
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ADR

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Weight loss
Word finding difficulties
Kidney Stones (rare)
Teratogenic

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4
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Prescribing Advice

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Avoid in young woman
Titrate slowly
Appetite suppressant –> Weight loss

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