Valporx (500mg) 30 Tablets

This medicine is used to treat epilepsy. It contains Divalproex Sodium, which works by increasing the amount of an amino acid in the brain called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). By changing the amount of GABA in the brain, it can help control epilepsy and stabilize mood.

Divalproex Sodium 500mg

Antiepileptics

Tablet

Divalproex Sodium is utilized for the following therapeutic indications:

• Treating epilepsy and seizures
• Managing bipolar disorder
• Preventing migraine headaches
• Reducing the frequency of seizures in patients with seizure disorders
• Treating manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder
• Supporting mood stabilization in bipolar disorder
• Acting as an anticonvulsant for various seizure types
• Providing adjunctive therapy for epilepsy when monotherapy is insufficient

Follow these dosage instructions:

• Take as per doctor's Prescription.
• Take one tablet per day as prescribed by the doctor, through mouth with a glass of water.
• Take the tablet at a scheduled day regularly to get the most benefit.
• Your doctor will determine the treatment length based on your symptom severity.

If you think you have used too much of this medicine, talk to your doctor. Overdose symptoms may include:

If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don't remember missing the dose, don't double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.

Take the tablet whole with a glass of water. It is recommended to take the medicine same time every day.

Do not use this medication if:

• If You are allergic to divalproex sodium or any other ingredient on the list, avoid using this product.
• You suffer from severe liver problems or liver disease.
• You suffer from a mitochondrial illness like Alpers-Huttenlocher Syndrome. Under-2-year-olds may be affected by a mitochondrial disorder.
• You suffer from urea cycle disorders, which impact how your body eliminates waste, or you have a family history.
• You suffer from porphyria, a skin and neurological disorder.
• You or a close relative has a history of severe hepatitis, particularly when caused by medications.

This medication may have the following side effects:

• Gastrointestinal upset
• Weight gain due to increased appetite
• Hair loss
• Headache
• Liver injury
• Skin rash
• Aggression
• Hallucinations
• Dizziness, feeling tired or weak
• Tremors, feeling shaky
• Urinary Incontinence
• Bone marrow failure

You should practice these cautions before taking the medicine:

• Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or lactating.
• Talk to your doctor if you have hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to any of the components in the medicine.
• Talk to your doctor if you have a liver or kidney disease, or impaired pancreas before using the medicine.
• This medication may affect male fertility, causing less fertility or infertility. It may be irreversible so talk to your doctor before using this.
• Talk to your doctor if you have any health conditions, such as unexplained coma, intellectual disability, or kind of brain dysfunction.
• Talk to your doctor if you are above 65 years of age.
• Talk to your doctor if you get thoughts of killing yourself while taking this medication.
• If you have had a false positive urine test for diabetes or you are a woman of childbearing age, consult your doctor before starting this medication.

This medicine may interact with the following drugs:

• Phenobarbital
• Lamotrigine
• Carbamazepine
• Primidone
• Topiramate
• Felbamate
• Phenytoin
• Ethosuximide
• Rufinamide
• Anticoagulants such as acetylsalicylic acid
• Warfarin
• Dicumarol
• Diazepam
• Lorazepam
• Clonazepam
• Rifampin
• Tolbutamide
• Zidovudine
• Ritonavir
• Lopinavir
• Lamivudine
• Doripenem
• Ertapenem
• Imipenem
• Meropenem
• Amitriptyline
• Nortriptyline

Store the medicine at a controlled room temperature. Keep the medication away from bright lights, moisture, and children. Please get rid of the medication as soon as it expires.

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Always consult your doctor before using any medication.