Topiramate

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Description

Topiramate is a type of .

 

Mechanism of Action

 Topiramate enhances the activity of Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) at some types of GABAa Receptors.

 

Therapeutic Usage of Topiramate

Nervous System

 Topiramate may be useful for the treatment of Alcoholism.  [1]

 Topiramate may alleviate Epilepsy.

 Topiramate may alleviate Migraine.

 

Commercial Availability of Topiramate

Oral Products

 Topiramate is available from pharmacies (prescription required) in the form of:

 15 mg capsules (Topamax)

 25 mg capsules (Topamax)

 25 mg tablets (Topamax)

 50 mg capsules (Topamax)

 50 mg tablets (Topamax)

 100 mg tablets (Topamax)

 200 mg tablets (Topamax)

 

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