Valproic Acid- Valcot Cr 500 Mg

Information About Valproic Acid- Valcot Cr 500 Mg

About Valproic Acid- Valcot Cr 500 Mg

The Medicine Brand Valcot CR 500 mg is manufactured by Psyco Remedies and mainly contents the generic drug Valproic Acid.

Pakaging

10 Tablet

Active Ingredients For Valproic Acid- Valcot Cr 500 Mg

Valproic Acid 500 mg

Diseases List For Which Valproic Acid- Valcot Cr 500 Mg Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For epilepsy

Other Significations For Valproic Acid- Valcot Cr 500 Mg

This Medication Valproic acid and its derivative divalproex are oral drugs that are used for the treatment of convulsions migraines and bipolar disorder The active ingredient in both products is valproic acid Divalproex is converted to valproic acid in the stomach Scientists do not know the of valproic acid The most popular theory is that valproic acid exerts its effects by increasing the concentration of gammaaminobutyric acid GABA in the brain GABA is a neurotransmitter a chemical that nerves use to communicate with one another The FDA approved valproic acid in February 1978 and divalproex in March 1983

Precautions To Be Taken Before Valproic Acid- Valcot Cr 500 Mg

Valproic Acid Has Numerous Suspected Or Proven Drug Interactions Valproic Acid Can Reduce The Number Of Platelets Or Inhibit The Ability Of Platelets To Stick Together And Form A Blood Clot Therefore It May Exaggerate The Effects Of Other Medications Which Inhibit The Stickiness Of Platelets Or Inhibit Other Steps In The Clotting Of Blood This Can Lead To Abnormal Bleeding Due To The Inability Of Blood To Clot Such Medications Include Warfarin Coumadin Heparin Or LowMolecular Weight Heparin Lovenox Clopidogrel Plavix Ticlopidine Ticlid And Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs Nsaids Such As Ibuprofen Motrin Advil Naproxen Naprosyn Aleve Indomethacin Indocin Nabumetone Relafen Diclofenac Voltaren Cataflam Arthrotec Ketorolac Toradol And Aspirin Aspirin And Felbamate Felbatol Can Reduce The Elimination Of Valproic Acid And Result In Elevated Blood Concentrations Of Valproic Acid And Toxicity Due To The Valproic Acid Rifampin Rifadin Rimactane Carbamazepine Tegretol Phenytoin Dilantin Can Increase The Elimination Of Valproic Acid Thereby Reducing Blood Concentrations Since This Can Result In Loss Of Seizure Control And Seizures Adjustments In The Dose Of Valproic Acid May Be Necessary If These Medications Are Begun Cholestyramine Questran Can Reduce The Absorption Of Valproic Acid From The Intestine And Reduce Its Effectiveness Therefore Valproic Acid Should Be Taken At Least 2 Hours Before Or 6 Hours After Doses Of Cholestyramine

Major Conditions And Care

Pregnancy And Valproic Acid- Valcot Cr 500 Mg

Can We Take Valproic Acid- Valcot Cr 500 Mg During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy Class D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Lactation And Valproic Acid- Valcot Cr 500 Mg

Can We Use Valproic Acid- Valcot Cr 500 Mg During Lactation

Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective

Side Effects Of Valproic Acid- Valcot Cr 500 Mg

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity

More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Valproic Acid- Valcot Cr 500 Mg