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2Brand NameTopamax
3Generic Nametopiramate
4MechanismBlocks voltage-dependent sodium channels, augments GABA, antagonizes AMPA/kainate subtype of glutamate receptor, inhibits carbonic anhydrase enzyme (isozymes II and IV) MW 339.
5PharmacokineticsPeak plasma within 2 hours. Relative bioavailability of 80%. PK linear. Plasma elimination half-life is 21 hours. 70% excretion in urine, unmetabolized.
6AdministrationOral
7LabelEpilepsy, Migraine
8Clinical Studiesn=487 epilepsy who had 1-2 well-documented seizures during 3-month baseline phase. 400mg vs 50mg KM curve was p=0.0002 in time to first seizure.
92 migraine studies. 26 weeks showed -1.1 for placebo vs -1.2, -2.1 and -2.4 for topamax 50,100 and 200mg.
10IP8/2008. 30-month stay expected to expire in 9/2006 for MYL. Will someone launch at risk? Cobalt expires 3/08.
11Side EffectsMetabolic acidosis, myopia, glaucoma, oligohidrosis, hyperthermia, cognition dysfunction, psychiatric disturbances, somnolence or fatigue
12EfficacyResponder rates around 40% in 6 epilepsy studies vs 0-20% for placebo. Response rate is % of patients with at least a 50% reduction.
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