Medicine : Encorate Chrono(600)

Name:Encorate Chrono(600)
Type:Tablet
Manufacturer:Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Generic Use:Sodium Valproate
Composition:Sodium Valproate(600 Mg)
Substitutes:encorate chrono(600)


Generic ( Sodium Valproate )



Typical use Of Sodium Valproate :All Forms Of Epilepsy, Generalised Epilepsy With Absence Seizures, Prophylaxis Of Febrile Convulsion, Prophylaxis Of Post Traumatic Epilepsy, Alcohol Withdrawal, Mania, Nelsons Syndrome.
Mechanism of action of Sodium Valproate :Sod Valproate Is An Antiepileptic Which Dissociates To The Valproate Ion In The GI Tract And Increased Brain Levels Of Gamma-aminobutyric Acid (GABA).
Drug Interaction of Sodium Valproate :Sodium Valproate Is Known To Interact With Other Drugs Like Aspirin, Carbamazepine, Erythromycin, Ethosuximide, Fosphenytoin, Lamotrigine, Mefloquine (HCl), Meropenem, Methotrexate, Phenobarbitone, Phenytoin (Na), Primidone, Warfarin (Na). Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Sodium Valproate :Thrombocytopenia, Pancreatitis, Liver Damage, Extrapyrimidal Symptoms, Hyperammonemia, Weight Gain, Tremor, Hair Loss, GI Disorders, Hematological Disorder, Leucopenia, Bone Marrow Depression, Nocturnal Enuresis.

INTERACTIONS OF SODIUM VALPROATE


How Sodium Valproate will impact on Pregnancy ?

Experiences Of Drug Use And Evidence From Studies In Pregnant Women Have Shown Risk To Fetus. This Drug May Be Used In Pregnant Women If Benefit Outweighs The Risk. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Sodium Valproate will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Contraindicated: The Drug Should Not Be Used By Breastfeeding Women, As Evidences From Studies Have Shown That There Is A High Risk Of Causing Significant Damage To Infants.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Sodium Valproate

No Studies Found