Topiramate
Molecular Formula:C12H21NO8S
Formula Weight:339.36
CAS No.:97240-79-4
Appearance:white powder
Purity:99.23%
Topiramate is an anticonvulsant (antiepilepsy) drug. In late 2012, topiramate was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in combination with phentermine for weight loss. The drug had previously been used off-label for this purpose.
Topiramate is used to treat epilepsy in children and adults, and it was originally used as an anticonvulsant.In children, it is indicated for the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a disorder that causes seizures and developmental delay. It is also Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for, and most frequently prescribed for, the prevention of migraines.The drug is also used to treat migraines due to the effect it has on the blood vessels in the brain. It has been found to be increasingly effective for migraine sufferers with limited side effects.