Question

A newborn with a cleft lip and palate is born to a mother who has a history of epilepsy. Which drug might be responsible for this malformation

Answer 1

Topiramate

Topiramate is the drug which might be responsible for this malformation.  

Topiramate is an anticonvulsant drug which is taken alone or with other drugs to prevent and control epilepsy. Topiramate is produced in four forms and are all taken by mouth. Topiramate has many side effects which include birth defects if is taken during pregnancy, osteoporosis, vision loss, nervousness and upper respiratory tract infection.