9395. Topiramate

Turnaround time (days): 14

4000 ₴

Important information

*The test is performed at Synevo laboratory in Germany

Description

Topiramate is a highly effective anticonvulsant drug. It can be used to stop the court of different origins. Given the high toxicity of the drug and the duration of its use, it is very important to select the optimal (effective and at the same time safe) dosage with high accuracy.

The best way to select a dose is to determine the level of the drug in the blood over time.

The test is used to select and adjust the dosage for patients who need long-term use of topiramate. Its implementation is essential if it is necessary to prescribe topiramate to pregnant women and children.

When and who needs the test?

monitoring the concentration of the drug in the blood (with the persistence of symptoms or exacerbation of the disease on the background of admission;
f the patient has impaired liver and kidney function);
evaluation of drug interactions (with the simultaneous appointment of other drugs, such as phenytoin, carbamazepine);
diagnosis of overdose (with the appearance of adverse events);
detection of violations of the drug regimen.

Biological material

Venous blood

Preparing for a blood test

In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:

an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...

9395. Topiramate

4000 ₴