Prescription Required

Valate 500 Tablet

by Psychotropics India Ltd
Sodium Valproate (500mg)

₹75

Valate 500 Tablet

Introduction to Valate 500 Tablet

It is a control released tablet contains sodium valproate It is a primary medication used to treat bipolar disorder and epilepsy It assists to stabilize mood and control seizures by affecting certain chemicals within brain

How Valate 500 Tablet works

Sodium valproate increase the level of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) in the brain. GABA is a neurotransmitter which assists to calm activity of nerve. By increasing the activity of GABA, Sodium valproate decrease occurrence of seizure and assists to stabilize mood swing in bipolar disorders.

How To Use Valate 500 Tablet

  • • Strictly follow doctor’s instruction
  • • Swallow whole tablet with a glass of water
  • • Can be taken with or without food But with food can reduce stomach upset
  • • Carefully follow dosing schedule
  • • To maintain steady levels of medication in bloodstream strictly follow dosing schedule

Special Precautions About Valate 500 Tablet

  • • Inform the care professionals if have any medical history of liver disease, metabolic disorders and pancreatitis
  • • Regularly monitor blood cell counts and lever function

Benefits Of Valate 500 Tablet

  • • Manage migraine headaches
  • • Assists in the treatment of manic episode in bipolar disorders
  • • Prevent various kind of seizures in epilepsy

Side Effects Of Valate 500 Tablet

  • • Nausea
  • • Vomiting
  • • Tremors
  • • Weight gain
  • • Liver function abnormalities
  • • Pancreatitis

Similar Medicine Of Valate 500 Tablet

What If I Missed A Dose Of Valate 500 Tablet

• Take dose as soon as remember. • Skip the dose if next dose time almost approached. • Do not double the dose to manage missed dose.

Health And Lifestyle

• Follow balance diet and maintain healthy weight. • Manage stress and engage in regular physical activity to assist control seizure activity. • Get plenty of rest and stay hydrated.

Drug Interaction

  • • Phenytoin
  • • Warfarin
  • • Amitriptyline
  • • Erythromycin

Drug Food Interaction

  • • Alcohol

Disease Explanation

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Epilepsy is a kind of neurological disorder which is characterized by the recurrent seizures. Seizures is caused by the abnormal electrical activity within brain. Bipolar issue is described as mental health condition which is marked by extreme mood swings, and include emotional lows (disorders) and highs (mania).

FAQ's on Valate 500 Tablet

Does Valate affect the working of birth control pills?

Yes, Valate does not have any effect on the working of birth control pills. However, contraceptives (birth control pills) may interfere with the working of Valate and seizures may occur. It is important that you inform your doctor that you are using birth control pills. Your doctor will keep a track on your response to the treatment and monitor the Valate levels in your blood levels.

Is it safe to take Valate for long term?

Many patients can safely take Valate for a long time. Rarely, long-term use of Valate may weaken your bones, thereby increasing their chances of breaking easily (osteoporosis and osteopenia). If you are taking Valate for a long time, get regular check ups done for bone health.

What happens if I stop taking Valate?

You should not stop taking Valate suddenly. It should be discontinued gradually. Stopping it suddenly may increase the chances of recurrence of seizures. Always consult your doctor if you feel the need to stop taking this medicine.

For how long should I take Valate to cure my epilepsy completely?

Valate does not cure your condition, it only prevents the seizures from occurring. Therefore, you will have to keep on taking it, maybe for years. Consult your doctor if you face any problems while taking this medicine.

I am concerned because I have heard that Valate causes hair loss. Is it true?

Valate may cause thinning of hair, change of hair colour and even hair loss. If you are concerned, talk to your doctor if it is possible to reduce the dose of Valate. Your hair may regrow after either reducing your dose or switching to a different medicine.

I have gained weight after I started using Valate. Is it because of this medicine? What should I do?

Yes, weight gain can occur with the use of Valate. To control your weight, you should have a healthy balanced diet and exercise regularly. Talk to your doctor if you have any other concerns.

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Pranav ayush

MBA in Pharmaceutical

Content Updated on

Saturday, 14 December, 2024

Prescription Required

Valate 500 Tablet

by Psychotropics India Ltd
Sodium Valproate (500mg)

₹75

Valate 500 Tablet

Valate 500 Tablet

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