This activity provides a detailed overview of topiramate, a second-generation antiepileptic drug approved by the FDA in 1996. Topiramate is indicated for the management of epilepsy and migraines and is also approved for chronic weight management in individuals with a body mass index greater than 30 kg/m2. This discussion focuses on the pharmacology of topiramate, including its mechanism of action, dosing guidelines, pharmacokinetics, significant drug interactions, clinical toxicology, and monitoring requirements. Additionally, this session covers adverse events associated with topiramate, highlighting key considerations for interprofessional teams involved in the care of patients with epilepsy, migraine, and related conditions.This activity aims to enhance healthcare professionals’ capabilities in prescribing and managing topiramate therapy effectively by examining off-label uses and the latest clinical evidence. The goal is to equip participants with the knowledge necessary to implement optimal treatment plans and adjust dosages to minimize adverse effects while maximizing therapeutic benefits. This will support healthcare professionals in making well-informed decisions in their clinical practice, thereby improving patient outcomes while managing epilepsy, migraine, and weight management.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/30267
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Pathology, Critical Care Medicine, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, Geriatric Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurocritical Care, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, Neuropathology (incl. Neuromuscular), Pain Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Neurology, Sleep Medicine