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Dapakan (500mg) 100 Tablets
- Manufacturer Platinum Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
- Generic Name Sodium Valproate
Healthwire Pharmacy Ratings & Reviews (1500+)
Product Information
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Description
This medicine is used to treat epilepsy. It contains Divalproex Sodium, which works by increasing the amount of an amino acid in the brain called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). By changing the amount of GABA in the brain, it can help control epilepsy and stabilize mood.
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Ingredients
Sodium Valproate -
Drug Class
Antiepileptics
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Dosage Form
Tablet
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Uses
This medicine is used to treat:
- All forms of Epilepsy (brain disorder)
- generalized epileptic seizures, secondary generalized epileptic seizures, and partial epileptic seizures.
- To treat migraines
- Treat symptoms of mania in bipolar disorder, such as aggressiveness, agitation, impulsive behavior, or elevated mood.
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Dosage
Follow these dosage instructions:
- Take as per doctor's Prescription.
- Take one tablet per day as prescribed by the doctor, through mouth with a glass of water.
- Take the tablet at a scheduled day regularly to get the most benefit.
- Your doctor will determine the treatment length based on your symptom severity.
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In case of Overdose
If you think you have used too much of this medicine, talk to your doctor.
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Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don't remember missing the dose, don't double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.
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How To Use
Take the tablet whole with a glass of water. It is recommended to take the medicine same time every day.
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When Not to Use
Do not use this medication if:
- If You are allergic to divalproex sodium or any other ingredient on the list, avoid using this product.
- You suffer from severe liver problems or liver disease.
- You suffer from a mitochondrial illness like Alpers-Huttenlocher Syndrome. Under-2-year-olds may be affected by a mitochondrial disorder.
- You suffer from urea cycle disorders, which impact how your body eliminates waste, or you have a family history.
- You suffer from porphyria, a skin and neurological disorder.
- You or a close relative has a history of severe hepatitis, particularly when caused by medications.
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Side Effects
This medication may have the following side effects:
- Gastrointestinal upset
- Weight gain due to increased appetite
- Hair loss
- Headache
- Liver injury
- Skin rash
- Aggression
- Hallucinations
- Dizziness, feeling tired or weak
- Tremors, feeling shaky
- Urinary Incontinence
- Bone marrow failure
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Precautions & Warnings
You should practice these cautions before taking the medicine:
- Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or lactating.
- Talk to your doctor if you have hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to any of the components in the medicine.
- Talk to your doctor if you have a liver or kidney disease, or impaired pancreas before using the medicine.
- This medication may affect male fertility, causing less fertility or infertility. It may be irreversible so talk to your doctor before using this.
- Talk to your doctor if you have any health conditions, such as unexplained coma, intellectual disability, or kind of brain dysfunction.
- Talk to your doctor if you are above 65 years of age.
- Talk to your doctor if you get thoughts of killing yourself while taking this medication.
- If you have had a false positive urine test for diabetes or you are a woman of childbearing age, consult your doctor before starting this medication.
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Drug Interactions
This medicine may interact with the following drugs:
- Phenobarbital
- Lamotrigine
- Carbamazepine
- Primidone
- Topiramate
- Felbamate
- Phenytoin
- Ethosuximide
- Rufinamide
- Anticoagulants such as acetylsalicylic acid
- Warfarin
- Dicumarol
- Diazepam
- Lorazepam
- Clonazepam
- Rifampin
- Tolbutamide
- Zidovudine
- Ritonavir
- Lopinavir
- Lamivudine
- Doripenem
- Ertapenem
- Imipenem
- Meropenem
- Amitriptyline
- Nortriptyline
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Food Interactions
For Sodium Valproate, food interactions that should be considered are:
- Taking with food may help enhance absorption.
- Avoid alcohol as it may increase the risk of side effects.
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Storage/Disposal
Store the medicine at a controlled room temperature. Keep the medication away from bright lights, moisture, and children. Please get rid of the medication as soon as it expires.
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Control Drug
No
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Quick Tips, if any
Always consult your doctor before using any medication.
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