Nextop 25 Tablet 10

Nextop 25 Tablet is used in adults and children to manage epilepsy, including partial-onset and generalised seizures and seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, and to prevent migraine headaches in adults and adolescents.

Uses of Nextop 25 Tablet are:

• Epilepsy: Helps control partial-onset and generalised tonic-clonic seizures.
• Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome: Used as an add-on therapy for seizures linked to this childhood-onset epilepsy.
• Migraine Prevention: Helps prevent migraine headaches in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and above.

Here's how you should take Nextop 25 Tablet:

• Take this medicine orally with or without food as directed by your doctor.

• Swallow the tablet whole. Avoid breaking, crushing or chewing it.

• Ensure you drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication to help lower the risk of kidney stones.

Nextop 25 Tablet is taken orally.

Nextop 25 Tablet contains topiramate (25 mg), which works on the body as follows:

• Sodium Channel Blocker: Topiramate works by blocking voltage-dependent sodium channels in your brain. This action reduces the abnormal excitation of brain cells leading to seizures.

• GABA Enhancer: It enhances the activity of gamma-aminobutyrate (GABA), a substance found in your brain. GABA is a neurotransmitter, which means it sends messages between brain cells. By enhancing GABA, topiramate slows down the nerve signals, decreasing nervous system excitability.

• Glutamate Receptor Antagonist: The medicine also works by antagonizing a specific receptor for glutamate called the kainate receptor. This action further suppresses excitatory nerve signals.

• Store Nextop 25 Tablet in a cool, dry place, ideally at room temperature of about 25°C.

• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and excess moisture.

• Keep the medicine safely out of reach of children.

• Always check the expiry date on the package before taking this medication.

• If you're battling epilepsy, try following a ketogenic diet. This high-fat, low-carb diet can potentially help manage seizures. But remember, always consult your doctor before making significant dietary changes.

• As Nextop 25 Tablet can potentially cause kidney stones, it's important to stay well-hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day to keep your kidneys healthy.