This medicine is an anticonvulsant that works in the brain tissue to stop seizures
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Valproic acid is also used to treat the manic phase of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness), and helps prevent migraine headaches
In the United States, it is available in two forms: 250-mg capsules Valproic acid Generic name: valproic acid (oral/injection) [ val-PRO-ik-A-sid ] Brand names: Valproate Sodium, Depakene, Depacon, Stavzor Dosage forms: intravenous solution (100 mg/mL), oral capsule (250 mg), oral liquid (250 mg/5 mL) Drug class: Fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants Medically reviewed by Drugs
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Your provider will help determine the dose based on your body weight, symptoms and side effects, and blood work
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Go to: Continuing Education Activity Valproic acid (VPA) ia as a highly prevalent medication with multifaceted therapeutic applications in various neurological and psychiatric disorders
What Are Side Effects of Depakene? Common side effects of Depakene include: diarrhea, constipation, upset stomach, dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, Indications and dose For valproic acid For Convulex® Unlicensed use For valproic acid Not licensed for migraine prophylaxis
This medicine is an anticonvulsant that works in the brain tissue to stop seizures
Pharmacologic Class: Valproic Acid
Uses Before taking Warnings Dosage Side effects Overdose Warning Liver problems have happened with this medicine (valproic acid capsules)
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The important thing is that you and your doctors find a version of a drug which suits you, and you take this version consistently
Divalproex sodium is used to treat certain types of seizures (epilepsy)
In patients receiving rufinamide, initiate valproic acid at a low dose and titrate based on clinical response
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling)
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Generic name: valproic acid [ val-PROE-ik-AS-id ] Brand names: Depakene, Depakote, Depakote DR, Depakote ER, Depakote Sprinkles, Stavzor Drug class: Fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants
This medicine is an Valproic Acid is used in the treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures, Prevention of migraine, Bipolar disorder
Increase in increments of 5 to 10 mg/kg/day until seizures are controlled or side effects prevent further increases
This medicine is an anticonvulsant that works in the brain tissue to stop seizures
The most serious side effects due to valproic acid are liver injury, pancreatitis and abnormal bleeding
[1] Valproate toxicity Valproate products include: valproate sodium (Depacon), divalproex sodium (Depakote, Depakote CP, and Depakote ER), valproic acid (Depakene and Stavzor), and their generics
The ER oral formulation is not available in Canada
This medicine is an anticonvulsant that works in the brain tissue to stop seizures
Valproic acid (VPA) is an anticonvulsant drug used to treat bipolar disorder, epilepsy, and migraines [1]
A severe and sometimes deadly reaction has happened
Valproic acid (as valproate semi-sodium) and sodium valproate: switching
Most of the time, this reaction has signs like fever, rash, or swollen glands with problems in body organs like the liver, kidney, blood, heart, muscles and joints, or lungs
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Different antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) vary considerably in their characteristics, which influences the risk of whether switching between different manufacturers' products of a particular drug may Divalproex (Depakote) and valproic acid are both antiepileptics used to treat certain types of seizures
Divalproex sodium is also used to treat the manic phase of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness), and helps prevent migraine headaches
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Indications and dose For valproic acid For Convulex® Unlicensed use For valproic acid Not licensed for migraine prophylaxis
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Generic valproic acid is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower
Valproic acid, or valproate, is an fatty acid derivative and anticonvulsant originally synthesized in 1881 by Beverly S
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; Sodium valproate (Epilim ®) and valproic acid (Convulex ®) are both unlicensed for the treatment of bipolar disorder
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions
Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you
SIMPLE AND COMPLEX ABSENCE SEIZURES: Initial dose: 15 mg/kg/day orally; doses greater than 250 mg/day should be given in divided doses
Check with your doctor right away if you have the following symptoms: a fever, dark urine, headache, rash, stomach pain, swollen lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin, unusual tiredness, or yellow eyes or skin
Liver injury is most
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of valproic acid in the elderly
Bipolar disorder: Warning
Most of the time, this reaction has signs like fever, rash, or swollen glands with problems in body organs like the liver, kidney, blood, heart, muscles and joints, or lungs