Havtop 50 Tablet 10's is an antiepileptic (AED) medicine that is used to treat epilepsy in mono or adjunctive therapy and migraine. In Monotherapy epilepsy, Havtop 50 Tablet 10's is suggested for patients above 2 years of age with partial-onset or primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures. In Adjunctive therapy epilepsy, Havtop 50 Tablet 10's is suggested in patients of 2 to 16 years of age with partial-onset seizures or primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures while in patients more than 2 years of age, Havtop 50 Tablet 10's is suggested in patients with seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS). In migraine, Havtop 50 Tablet 10's is suggested for prophylaxis of migraine. Havtop 50 Tablet 10's works by blocking the voltage-dependent sodium and calcium channels and increasing the inhibitory actions of GABA. In epilepsy, Havtop 50 Tablet 10's controls the uncontrolled activity of nerves in the brain and thus prevents or controls seizures. While in migraine, Havtop 50 Tablet 10's tranquilizes the overactive nerve cells in the brain that are responsible for causing migraine.

FAQs

How does Havtop 50 Tablet 10's work in epilepsy?

Seizures can happen when the brain cells are not working properly or working faster than normal. Havtop 50 Tablet 10's slows down these electrical signals to stop seizures.

Can I operate any machinery after taking Havtop 50 Tablet 10's?

No, you should take rest after taking this medicine as this medicine affects the thinking ability and vision of a person so avoid doing any task that requires mental alertness.

How does Havtop 50 Tablet 10's work?

Havtop 50 Tablet 10's acts by decreasing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. It also restores the normal balance of neurons which in turn calms the brain. In epilepsy, cells present in the brain talk to each other by generating electric signals. When these cells fail to work properly or working faster than normal then it causes seizures. Havtop 50 Tablet 10's slows down these electrical signals and thus prevents or controls seizures. While in migraine, Havtop 50 Tablet 10's tranquilizes the overactive nerve cells in the brain that are responsible for causing migraine.

I am taking Havtop 50 Tablet 10's for a long time, so is it safe to take it for a longer duration?

Yes, the use of Havtop 50 Tablet 10's is safe for long time use if suggested by the doctor.

Is the name may affect contraception methods?

Yes, Havtop 50 Tablet 10's may affect the working of contraceptives that include the combined pill, vaginal ring, patches,progestogen-only contraceptive pill, and emergency contraception. Tell your doctor if you are using any type of contraceptives as the doctor may suggest using different types of contraceptives or combined hormonal contraceptives.

Does Havtop 50 Tablet 10's affect my fertility?

No, Havtop 50 Tablet 10's does not affect fertility.

Can I consume alcohol with Havtop 50 Tablet 10's?

Generally, one should avoid consuming alcohol while taking Havtop 50 Tablet 10's as it may make a person feel sleepy or tired and can cause seizures in some people with epilepsy.