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About Encorate Tablet

SODIUM VALPROATE belongs to a group of anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, SODIUM VALPROATE also treats bipolar disorder and prevent symptoms of migraine (like a headache). Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. In epilepsy, the brain's electrical rhythms become imbalanced, resulting in recurrent seizures, sometimes leading to the unconscious state. 
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The SODIUM VALPROATE contains 'Sodium valproate', which decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. Thereby helps in controlling seizures. SODIUM VALPROATE increases the amount of a chemical substance called GABA; this helps block the nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect. Thereby helps treat bipolar disorder. 

Uses of Encorate Tablet

Epilepsy, Bipolar disorder, Migraine

Medicinal Benefits of Encorate Tablet

SODIUM VALPROATE belongs to a group of anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy (fits). Additionally, SODIUM VALPROATE also treat bipolar disorder and prevent migraine headaches. SODIUM VALPROATE decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain, thereby controlling seizures. SODIUM VALPROATE is used to treat both localized (seizures which affect only a part of the brain) and generalized seizures (seizures which affect the entire brain).

Directions for Use

Take SODIUM VALPROATE with or without food. Based on your medical condition, your doctor will decide how long you need to take SODIUM VALPROATE. Oral tablet: Swallow SODIUM VALPROATE a whole with a water glass; do not chew, or break the tablet. Liquid syrup: Take the prescribed dose/quantity by mouth using the measuring cup provided by the pack; shake the pack well before each use. Injection: A healthcare professional will administer it; do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Encorate Tablet

• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dry mouth
• Tremors
• Tiredness
• Sleepiness
• Headache
• Weight gain
• Hair loss

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug-Drug Interaction:

SODIUM VALPROATE may have interaction with pain killers (aspirin), anti-epileptics (phenobarbital, primidone, phenytoin, carbamazepine, topiramate, acetazolamide, lamotrigine, felbamate), blood thinner (warfarin), anti-HIV (zidovudine, lopinavir, ritonavir), anti-depressant (moclobemide, selegiline, linezolid, amitriptyline, sertraline), anti-psychotic (quetiapine, olanzapine, risperidone), calcium channel blocker (nimodipine), anaesthetic (propofol), hormone (oestrogen, levonorgestrel), anti-malarial (mefloquine, chloroquine), antacid (cimetidine), antibiotics (imipenem, meropenem, rifampicin, erythromycin), bile-acid sequestrant (cholestyramine), benzodiazepine (clonazepam, diazepam).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking SODIUM VALPROATE as it may increase dizziness and sleepiness.

 

PREGNANCY

SODIUM VALPROATE belongs to pregnancy category D. Avoid taking SODIUM VALPROATE if you are pregnant as it could lead to serious birth defects.

 

DRIVING

SODIUM VALPROATE causes dizziness, sleepiness and tiredness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

 

LIVER

SODIUM VALPROATE should not be used if you have liver problems or your family has a history of liver problems.

KIDNEY

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment.