Uses; Side Effects; Warnings; Precautions; Interactions; Overdose; 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
Valproic acid can cause serious birth defects (physical problems that are present at birth), especially affecting the brain and spinal cord and can also cause lower intelligence and
amisulpride asenapine asenapine transdermal aspirin aspirin rectal aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate atogepant Valproic-250: Valproic acid belongs to the class of medications called anticonvulsants
Pediatric patients 10 years of age or older approximate adult
Absence seizures: Initially 15mg/kg per day
Indications and dose For valproic acid For Convulex® Unlicensed use For valproic acid Not licensed for migraine prophylaxis
Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially drowsiness, dizziness, unsteadiness, or tremor
Includes indications, proper use, special instructions, precautions, and possible side effects
Valproic acid has numerous suspected or proven drug interactions
Barbiturates: Valproate
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Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects: Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff An unusual or allergic reaction to divalproex sodium, sodium valproate, valproic acid, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives; Pregnant or trying to get pregnant; Breast-feeding; Women who become pregnant while using this medication may enroll in the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry by calling 1-888-233-2334 Valproic acid may cause serious allergic reactions affecting multiple body organs (eg, liver or kidney)
This medicine is available only with your doctor's Valproate Sodium side effects
Valproic acid capsules should not be administered to patients with hepatic disease or significant hepatic dysfunction [see Warnings and Precautions (5
Increase in increments of 5 to 10 mg/kg/day until seizures are controlled or side effects prevent further increases
Valproic (val-PRO-ik) acid is the generic name (non-brand name) of a widely used type of seizure medicine
absence of or decrease in body movement
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
Black Box Warnings; Adult Dosing; Peds Dosing; Contraindications/Cautions; 250 mg; SOL: 250 mg per 5 mL
You should consult your health care professional before taking any drug, changing your diet, or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment
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