NitroMist and Topamax

• Generic Name: nitroglycerin
• Dosage Forms: sublingual aerosol
• Other Brand Names: Gonitro, Nitrolingual, NitroMist, Nitrostat, Nitro-Time, Gonitro, Minitran, Nitro TD Patch-A, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, Nitrol Appli-Kit, Rectiv

NitroMist (nitroglycerin sublingual spray) belongs to a group of drugs called nitrates. Nitroglycerin dilates (widens) blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump.

Nitromist is used to treat or prevent attacks of chest pain (angina).

Nitromist may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: topiramate
• Dosage Forms: tablet, coated; capsule, coated pellets
• Other Brand Names: Qudexy XR, Topamax, Topamax Sprinkle, Topiragen, Trokendi XR, Qudexy XR Sprinkle

Topamax (topiramate) was originally FDA-approved as a seizure medicine, also called an anticonvulsant. Topiramate is used to treat seizures in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.

Topamax is also used to prevent migraine headaches in adults and teenagers who are at least 12 years old. This medicine will only prevent migraine headaches or reduce the number of attacks. It will not treat a headache that has already begun.

Topamax may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.