Epiproate (Sodium Valproate)
Brand Name: Epiproate
Generic Name: Sodium Valproate
Manufacturer/Agent: Torrent Ltd
Formulation: tabs
Strength: 300mg
Pack size: 100
Trade Price: KES 844.00
Retail Price: @ KES 11.25
Class: Antiepileptics (CNS agents)
Mechanism of Action:
Synonym: Valproic Acid Sodium Salt
Molecular Formulae: C8H15NAO2 = 166.2
Precautions: Liver disease. risk of teratogenicity. porphyria.
Indications/Uses: Gaba agonist used in absence seizures, mixed seizures; 600mg in divided doses.
Interactions: Decreased effect: carbamazepine, phenytoin, lamotrigine. increased effect: clonazepam, macrolides, isoniazid.
Side Effects: Mild gastro-intestinal and cns disturbances; nausea, drowsiness, headache. rash. hair loss. disorders of blood clotting. weakness. blurred vision.