It is a medication that helps manage epilepsy (seizures) and can be used to prevent migraines Additionally, it is prescribed for treating Lennox Gastaut syndrome, a rare but serious form of epilepsy that typically begins in early childhood
Throughout tenofovir alafenamide treatment, routine monitoring of liver enzyme levels is advised.
There are no known interactions, but as alcohol might impact liver function, restraint is advised.
Use under medical supervision; there is currently insufficient data to determine safety.
There are no particular safety issues with operating machinery or driving.
Throughout tenofovir alafenamide treatment, routine monitoring of kidney function is advised.
It decreases the abnormal excitement in the brain resulting reduction in seizures and headaches.
The medical disease known as hypertension, or high blood pressure, is characterized by a persistently high blood pressure against the arterial walls. If treatment for this ailment is not received, it can cause strain on the heart, blood vessels, and other organs, which can result in major health issues like heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage. Although it frequently shows no symptoms at first, hypertension can be identified with routine blood pressure checks.
Monotop is not indicated for the treatment of anxiety. Please consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Yes, Monotop 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 migraine.
Serious side effects of Monotop are rare. The serious effects of Monotop 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 Monotop could be suicidal thoughts and insufficient sweating (some children taking Monotop may not sweat enough in hot weather, causing their body temperatures to rise).
It could be due to Monotop because Monotop commonly causes weight loss probably due to decrease in appetite. If you still have any doubts, talk to your doctor who will advise you appropriately.
The dose and duration of this medicine will depend on your doctor’s advice. Monotop 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.
Monotop does not interfere with the working of valproic acid, but it increases the risk of getting excess levels of ammonia in blood (hyperammonemia). Increased levels of ammonia in 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, Monotop alone can cause hyperammonemia.
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