Topimac 20 Tablet
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Introduction To Topimac 20 Tablet
Topimac 20 Tablet is a medicine used to treat and prevent gout. It lowers the levels of uric acid by stopping its release from the kidneys.
Topimac 20 Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. Take it regularly and do not stop taking the medicine even if you get better until that doctor tells you it is alright to stop.
Use of this medicine may cause increased liver enzymes in some people. If you experience any other side effects which do not go away with time or bothers you, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms by prescribing you an alternative medicine or by adjusting the dose.
To make sure the medicine is safe for you, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. You should also let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking before using this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor first before taking this medicine.
Uses of Topimac 20 Tablet
- Gout
Benefits of Topimac 20 Tablet
Gout
Topimac 20 Tablet is used to prevent and treat gout. Gout is caused by too much uric
acid in your body. When the level becomes too high, crystals may form in and
around certain joints and your kidneys. This can cause sudden and severe pain,
redness, warmth, and swelling. This medicine works by reducing the levels of
uric acid in your blood. This makes it less likely that you will suffer the
symptoms and make them milder if you do have them. It is usually for long-term
treatment and should be taken regularly until the dose is completed.
Side effects of Topimac 20 Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Topiroxo
- Increased liver enzymes
How to use Topimac 20 Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Topimac 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Topimac 20 Tablet works
Gout occurs due to increased blood uric acid levels. Topimac 20 Tablet reduces the synthesis of uric acid by inhibiting the enzyme involved in it.
Quick tips
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Take adequate water or fluids while taking Topimac 20 Tablet to prevent kidney stones.
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Treatment with this medicine should not be started during a sudden/severe gout attack. Wait until your current attack is over before starting this medication.
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Consult your doctor before taking it if you have or ever had kidney stones, stomach ulcers, peptic ulcers, diabetes, liver disorders or blood disorders.
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Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
Safety Advice
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Topimac 20 Tablet if I’m pregnant?
Information regarding the use of Topimac 20 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
BreastfeedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Topimac 20 Tablet if I’m breastfeeding?
Information regarding the use of Topimac 20 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Is drinking alcohol while taking Topimac 20 Tablet safe?
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Topimac 20 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I drive after taking Topimac 20 Tablet?
It is not known whether Topimac 20 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Topimac 20 Tablet if I have/had kidney diseases?
There is limited information available on the use of Topimac 20 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Topimac 20 Tablet if I have/had liver diseases?
There is limited information available on the use of Topimac 20 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the dose of Topimac 20 Tablet?
The usual adult dosage of Topimac 20 Tablet is 20 mg/dose orally given twice daily in the morning and evening. Thereafter, the dosage should be gradually increased, as needed, while monitoring blood uric acid levels. The usual maintenance dosage should be 60 mg/dose twice daily. The dose may be adjusted based on the patient’s condition, up to 80 mg/dose twice daily.
Q. Can a patient with kidney disease take Topimac 20 Tablet?
Patients with kidney disease should be given Topimac 20 Tablet with caution due to the higher risk of side effects in these patients.
Q. What is the most important precaution to be kept in mind while taking Topimac 20 Tablet?
The dose of Topimac 20 Tablet should be increased gradually, i.e., starting dose should be 20 mg/dose twice daily, and the dose should be increased gradually, for example, to 40 mg/dose twice daily at or after Week 2, and then to 60 mg/dose twice daily at or after Week 6. The patient should be adequately monitored after the dose increase.
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Dr Advikka Ridhy
MBBS
RMO, Aster MIMS
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