Sodium Valproate

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.

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Brands with Sodium Valproate :

Convulex
Convulex
Encorate
Encorate Chrono
Encorate Chrono
Epilim
Epilim
Epilim Chrono
Epilim Chrono
Epiproate
Epiproate
Fitoval
Valcip
Valcip Cr
Valex
Valmed
Valstal
Valtas Od
Valtas Od