Drug interactions
Sevoflurane + Topiramate
Severity: Minor
Sevoflurane and Topiramate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Topiramate has CNS depressant effects and sevoflurane is an inhaled general anesthetic. Combined use may enhance sedation or delay awakening after anesthesia.
What this interaction means in plain words
Sevoflurane and Topiramate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Sevoflurane belongs to Central Nervous System; Topiramate belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive central nervous system depression.
What to do
Do not interrupt topiramate before surgery without need and titrate sevoflurane to depth-of-anesthesia monitoring. Observe recovery for prolonged sedation.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Topiramate
Other interactions of Sevoflurane
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Sevoflurane with Topiramate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Sevoflurane and Topiramate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Topiramate has CNS depressant effects and sevoflurane is an inhaled general anesthetic. Combined use may enhance sedation or delay awakening after anesthesia.
How serious is the interaction between Sevoflurane and Topiramate?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Do not interrupt topiramate before surgery without need and titrate sevoflurane to depth-of-anesthesia monitoring. Observe recovery for prolonged sedation.
What other medicines interact with Topiramate?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Topiramate with, for example, Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen, Buprenorphine long-acting, Buprenorphine subdermal implant. The full list is on the Topiramate page.
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