Author Details
Written By
BDS
Reviewed By
DM, MD
Last updated
05 Dec 2023 | 06:14 PM (IST)

We provide you with authentic, trustworthy and relevant information

Want to know more

Have issue with the content?

Report Problem

Epitop 100mg Tablet

Prescription Required

Product introduction

Epitop 100mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and to prevent migraines. It is also used in the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (a rare, but severe form of epilepsy that starts in early childhood).

Epitop 100mg Tablet is used to treat epileptic seizures and also for some mental behavioural disorders

Uses of Epitop Tablet

Benefits of Epitop Tablet

In Epilepsy/Seizures

Epitop 100mg Tablet is an anticonvulsant (or anti-epileptic) medicine that works by decreasing the nerve impulses which cause the seizures. By controlling the frequency of seizures, it will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence. It helps reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety.
This medicine is not associated with any physical or psychological dependence (addiction) but it should not be stopped suddenly. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

In Prevention of Migraine

It is not fully established how Epitop 100mg Tablet helps prevent migraines. It may change the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain or increase the activity in a region of the brain associated with migraines. By preventing and reducing the frequency of headaches, it can help you carry out your daily activities and have a better quality of life.

In Lennox–Gastaut syndrome

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a rare but severe form of epilepsy that usually starts in early childhood. Affected children may experience several different types of seizures. Epitop 100mg Tablet helps prevent and control these seizures by decreasing the nerve impulses which cause the seizures.

Side effects of Epitop 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 Epitop

  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Loss of appetite
  • Memory impairment
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Numbness
  • Psychomotor impairment
  • Sleepiness
  • Speech disorder
  • Taste change
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Visual impairment
  • Weight loss

How to use Epitop 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. Epitop 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Epitop 100mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Epitop 100mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Epitop 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Epitop 100mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Epitop 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Epitop 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Epitop 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Epitop 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Epitop 100mg Tablet
₹10.8/Tablet
Topamac 100mg Tablet
Janssen Pharmaceuticals
₹40.2/tablet
272% costlier
Topirol 100 Tablet
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹13/tablet
20% costlier
Tormap 100mg Tablet
Arinna Lifescience Pvt Ltd
₹17.18/tablet
59% costlier
Nextop 100 Tablet
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹25.36/tablet
135% costlier
Topamed 100mg Tablet
Icon Life Sciences
₹18.7/tablet
73% costlier

Quick tips

  • Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
  • Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
  • Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
    • Practice yoga every day.
    • Get enough sleep at nighttime.
    • Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/laptop.
    • Take your medication on time.
  • It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids throughout the day while taking Epitop 100mg Tablet. This can reduce the risk of kidney stones.
  • Monitor your weight during treatment with this medicine as it can cause weight gain.
  • Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Dioxolopyrans Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Sodium channel modulators (AED)

Patient concerns

arrow
She has problem of epilepsy from last two years
Dr. Rahul Yadav
Paediatrics
Hello, epilepsy and seizures cannot be treated online without physically examining the child and detailed history.
I m taking 1.5gm sodium valporate,1.5 levectram, 1gm clobezam then also seizure r their at period of weekly is there alternate treatment in Ayurveda as every time at multiplying the doses at every visit As MRI eeg every tests r normal
Dr. M. K. Ansari
Neurology
not aware of any ayurvedic medications for epilepsy is not my specialization. However you seems to have difficult to control (intractable) seizures plz follow doctors advice deligently for ur own welfare
arrow

FAQs

For how long do I need to take Epitop 100mg Tablet?

The dose and duration of this medicine will depend on your doctor’s advice. Epitop 100mg Tablet does not cure your condition (seizures/migraine) but prevents them from occurring. So, you may have to keep taking it for months or years depending on improvement in your symptoms and side effects that may occur.

Is Epitop 100mg Tablet good for anxiety?

Epitop 100mg Tablet is not indicated for the treatment of anxiety. Please consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

What are the serious side effects of Epitop 100mg Tablet?

Serious side effects of Epitop 100mg Tablet are rare. The serious effects of Epitop 100mg Tablet may include glaucoma (difficulty in seeing, eye pain, and blurred vision), kidney stones (sharp pain in your sides or lower back), and metabolic acidosis (tiredness, loss of appetite, irregular and faint heartbeat). Other serious side effects of Epitop 100mg Tablet could be suicidal thoughts and insufficient sweating (some children taking Epitop 100mg Tablet may not sweat enough in hot weather, causing their body temperatures to rise).

I am taking valproic acid for fits. Will Epitop 100mg Tablet interfere with the working of valproic acid? Can this combination be taken?

Epitop 100mg Tablet does not interfere with the working of valproic acid, but it increases the risk of getting excess levels of ammonia in the blood (hyperammonemia). Increased levels of ammonia in the blood can be dangerous and may cause difficulty in thinking, remembering information, or solving problems. It may also decrease your alertness and make you feel very sleepy with low energy. Immediately inform your doctor if you notice these symptoms. It is important to know that, in rare cases, Epitop 100mg Tablet alone can cause hyperammonemia.

Can Epitop 100mg Tablet be used in children?

Yes, Epitop 100mg Tablet is used for seizures in children more than 2 years of age. However, because of the lack of any reports, this medicine is not recommended to be used in children for migraines.

Since I have started using Epitop 100mg Tablet people are saying that I have lost weight. Is it because of Epitop 100mg Tablet or something else for which I should get investigated?

It could be due to Epitop 100mg Tablet because Epitop 100mg Tablet commonly causes weight loss probably due to a decrease in appetite. If you still have any doubts, talk to your doctor who will advise you appropriately.

Want to share the information?

Disclaimer:

Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.

References

  1. Stahl SM, editor. Topiramate. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 669-73.
  2. McNamara JO. Pharmacotherapy of the Epilepsies. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 601.
  3. Porters RJ, Meldrum BS. Antiseizure Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 12.
  4. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1380-82.
  5. Topiramate. High Wycombe, Bucks: Janssen-Cilag Ltd.; 1995 [revised 13 Dec. 2017]. [Accessed 22 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  6. Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Topiramate. [Updated 2020 Jan 20]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:External Link
  7. Topiramate. Gurabo, Puerto Rico: Janssen Ortho; 2012. [Accessed 18 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  8. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Micro Labs Ltd
Address: 27, RACE COURSE ROAD, BANGALORE-560 001, INDIA
Country of origin: India

MRP
108
Inclusive of all taxes
10.0 tablets in 1 strip
SOLD OUT

INDIA’S LARGEST HEALTHCARE PLATFORM

260m+
Visitors
31m+
Orders Delivered
1800+
Cities
Get the link to download App
Reliable

All products displayed on Tata 1mg are procured from verified and licensed pharmacies. All labs listed on the platform are accredited

Secure

Tata 1mg uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 128-bit encryption and is Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliant

Affordable

Find affordable medicine substitutes, save up to 50% on health products, up to 80% off on lab tests and free doctor consultations.

LegitScript approved
India's only LegitScript and ISO/ IEC 27001:2022 certified online healthcare platform

Know more about Tata 1mgdownArrow

Access medical and health information

Tata 1mg provides you with medical information which is curated, written and verified by experts, accurate and trustworthy. Our experts create high-quality content about medicines, diseases, lab investigations, Over-The-Counter (OTC) health products, Ayurvedic herbs/ingredients, and alternative remedies.

Order medicines online

Get free medicine home delivery in over 1800 cities across India. You can also order Ayurvedic, Homeopathic and other Over-The-Counter (OTC) health products. Your safety is our top priority. All products displayed on Tata 1mg are procured from verified and licensed pharmacies.

Book lab tests

Book any lab tests and preventive health packages from certified labs and get tested from the comfort of your home. Enjoy free home sample collection, view reports online and consult a doctor online for free.

Consult a doctor online

Got a health query? Consult doctors online from the comfort of your home for free. Chat privately with our registered medical specialists to connect directly with verified doctors. Your privacy is guaranteed.