Divalproex Tablets
Utilized to manage seizure disorders; formulated to support mood stabilization in epilepsy and bipolar management.
Strengths: 125 · 250 · 500mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Depakote; Epilim
- Therapeutic class
Antiepileptic
- Pharmacological class
Valproate
- Contraindications
hepatic impairment; pregnancy
- Precautions and warnings
risk of teratogenicity; regular liver function tests
- Minor side effects
tremor; nausea; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
weight gain; hair loss; thrombocytopenia
- Dosage forms
Prolonged-release tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Sanofi
- Onset Time
depends on condition
- Duration
long-term
- Storage instructions
Store below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
alcohol; lamotrigine; aspirin
- Age restrictions
Strict protocols for female children/adolescents.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: must not be used. Breastfeeding: caution advised.
Serious side effects
hepatotoxicity — requires immediate medical attention; pancreatitis — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Utilized to manage seizure disorders; formulated to support mood stabilization in epilepsy and bipolar management.
Mechanism of action
Consists of sodium valproate and valproic acid. It increases levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid in the brain, which helps stabilize electrical activity and manage neuronal excitability.
Divalproex Tablets
Utilized to manage seizure disorders; formulated to support mood stabilization in epilepsy and bipolar management.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Divalproex
- Listed indication(s): Epilepsy, Bipolar Disorder
Usually available as
- 360 tablets - 125 mg1371-125-mg-16447
- 120 tablets - 250 mg1371-250-mg-16435
- 60 tablets - 500 mg1371-500-mg-16438