Trokendi XR Dosage Information: Formulation, Strengths, Usage, and Additional Details
Trokendi XR is an extended-release oral capsule that serves as an anticonvulsant medication, primarily used to prevent migraines in adults and children aged 12 years and older, as well as to treat epilepsy in adults and children aged 6 years and older. It's essential to understand the correct usage, dosage, and precautions when taking Trokendi XR.
Trokendi XR comes in four strengths: 25 milligrams (mg), 50 mg, 100 mg, and 200 mg. It's crucial not to split, crush, or chew the capsules, as doing so can alter the medication's release and effectiveness.
The typical starting dose for Trokendi XR is 25 mg taken every day for the first week. After this, the daily dose may be increased by 1 mg/kg to 3 mg/kg every 1 or 2 weeks, depending on the individual's response to the medication and any potential side effects. The maximum daily dose of Trokendi XR is 400 mg.
For children with epilepsy, the dosage depends on their age and body weight. The typical dosage in children over 6 years of age starts low, often at 0.5 to 1 mg/kg/day at bedtime during the first week, followed by dose increments of 0.5 to 1 mg/kg/day every 1 to 2 weeks, given in two divided doses. The target maintenance dose for children usually reaches around 100 mg/day but may vary depending on clinical outcome.
When taken with other medications for certain types of epileptic seizures, the usual recommended dosage for adults and children aged 17 years and older is 200 mg to 400 mg once per day. For children aged 6 to 16 years taking Trokendi XR with other medications for certain types of epileptic seizures, the recommended dosage is 5 mg/kg to 9 mg/kg once per day.
In the case of migraine prevention, the typical recommended dosage for both adults and children aged 12 years and older is 100 mg once per day.
It's crucial to note that sudden stopping of Trokendi XR can cause seizures or migraine episodes to occur more frequently and become more severe. Missing a dose should be reported to a doctor or pharmacist right away.
Overdose symptoms of Trokendi XR can include drowsiness, dizziness, abdominal pain, blurred or double vision, trouble speaking or thinking, agitation, problems with coordination, convulsions, severe metabolic acidosis, depression, coma, and irregular heartbeat. If more than the recommended amount of Trokendi XR is taken, call a doctor right away or use the American Association of Poison Control Centers' online tool or hotline.
Dosage adjustments may be necessary due to bothersome side effects, changes in age or body weight, starting or stopping certain other medications, or problems with the kidneys. Always consult with a healthcare professional for personalised advice.
Trokendi XR is a prescription brand-name medication, and it should not be stopped without consulting a doctor first. If stopping is necessary, it should be done gradually. For precise pediatric dosing, a physician’s guidance is essential as it depends highly on weight, seizure type, and concomitant therapies.
[References] - Pediatric topiramate initial dose: 0.5-1 mg/kg/day with titration to ~100 mg/day or ~2 mg/kg/day in children 6–16 years[2]. - There isn't a specific dosage for the 50-mg strength of Trokendi XR; it depends on several factors. - If more than the recommended amount of Trokendi XR is taken, call a doctor right away or use the American Association of Poison Control Centers' online tool or hotline. - For migraine prevention, the typical recommended dosage for both adults and children ages 12 years and older is 100 mg once per day. - The dosage of Trokendi XR for epilepsy depends on the type of seizures and if it is taken with other medications.
- Trokendi XR, an anticonvulsant medication, not only prevents migraines in adults and children aged 12 years and older, but also treats epilepsy in adults and children aged 6 years and older.
- The medication comes in four strengths: 25 milligrams (mg), 50 mg, 100 mg, and 200 mg, and should not be split, crushed, or chewed for correct release and effectiveness.
- For children with epilepsy, the dosage depends on their age and body weight, with typical dosage in children over 6 years starting at 0.5 to 1 mg/kg/day at bedtime for the first week.
- In the case of migraine prevention, the recommended dosage for both adults and children aged 12 years and older is 100 mg once per day.
- When taking Trokendi XR for certain types of epileptic seizures with other medications, the usual recommended dosage for adults and children aged 17 years and older is 200 mg to 400 mg once per day.
- If more than the recommended amount of Trokendi XR is taken, seek medical help immediately by calling a doctor or using the American Association of Poison Control Centers' online tool or hotline.
