VALPARIN-200

Valparin-200 belongs to the class of drugs known as anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics, which are used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Valparin-200 is also used to treat bipolar disorder and to avoid migraine symptoms (such as headaches).

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage, take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.
If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Valparin-200 is used in the following conditions:

Bipolar disorder
Migraine
Epilepsy

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Valparin-200 in people with the following conditions:

Patients that have mitochondrial disorders caused by mutations in the nuclear gene encoding the mitochondrial enzyme polymerase γ (POLG)
Porphyria
Personal or family history of severe hepatic dysfunction
Hypersensitivity to sodium valproate
Active liver disease

Side Effects

Apomorphine may have the following side effects:

Nystagmus
Leucopenia
Anaemia
Somnolence
Weight gain
Thrombocytopenia
Nausea
Tremors
Stomach pain
Stupor
Hair loss
Aggression
Dry mouth
Vomiting
Tiredness
Headache
Agitation
Extrapyramidal disorder
Memory impairment
Convulsion
Pancytopenia
Sleepiness

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Urine-related problems
Porphyria
Severe seizure disorders
Congenital metabolic or degenerative disease
Severe liver damage
Diabetes
Organic brain disease
Epilepsy

Prior to taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Apomorphine may interact with the following medicines:

Cholestyramine
Acetazolamide
Clonazepam
Diazepam
Mefloquine
Carbamazepine
Quetiapine
Propofol
Erythromycin
Moclobemide
Primidone
Zidovudine
Imipenem
Felbamate
Rifampicin
Sertraline
Chloroquine
Lopinavir
Phenytoin
Topiramate
Olanzapine
Risperidone
Ritonavir
Lamotrigine
Nimodipine
Meropenem
Aspirin
Linezolid
Estrogen
Phenobarbital
Levonorgestrel
Amitriptyline
Cimetidine
Selegiline
Warfarin

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

Symptoms of overdose may include the following:

Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Miosis
Hyporeflexia
Impaired respiratory function
CNS depression or coma with muscular hypotonia
Metabolic acidosis

Seek medical help immediately.

Available Brands:

Divalproex