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compositionComposition:VALPROIC ACID-500MG
prescriptionPrescription Medicine
Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's

Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's is used to treat seizures and manage manic episodes in bipolar disorder. It also helps prevent migraine attacks. It supports better brain stability and reduces symptom frequency. This helps improve daily functioning and overall quality of life.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

VALPROIC ACID-500MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Nov-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's

Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. In addition, Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's also treats manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder. Additionally, it can prevent migraine symptoms (such as headache).

Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's contains valproic acid, which helps stabilise abnormal brain activity. It supports effective seizure control and helps calm overactive neural activity. It also helps manage mood changes in bipolar disorder and reduces the frequency of migraine attacks. This improves neurological balance and supports better functioning.

Administer Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's with food to prevent gastrointestinal upset. You may sometimes experience nausea, upset stomach or stomach pain, tremors (shakes), sleepiness, headache, weight gain and thinning hair. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention. However, talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any components present in Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's. If you are pregnant, do not take Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's because it may cause serious congenital defects. Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's is generally not recommended during breastfeeding; consult your physician before taking Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's.

Uses of Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's

Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's is used for the treatment of epilepsy (seizures), bipolar disorder, and migraine. The detailed uses of Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's are as follows:

  • Controls Seizures: Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's helps prevent and control seizures by calming overactive neural activity.
  • Manages Bipolar Disorder: Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's helps to control manic episodes and stabilise mood in individuals with bipolar disorder.
  • Prevents Migraine Headaches: Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's is also prescribed as a preventive treatment to reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks.

Key Benefits

Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's, when used as prescribed, may provide the following benefits:

For Controls Seizures:

  • Helps stabilise abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
  • Reduces sudden episodes of excessive brain stimulation

For Managing Bipolar Disorder:

  • Helps maintain emotional balance.
  • Reduces the intensity and frequency of extreme mood changes

For Preventing Migraine Headaches:

  • Helps reduce the risk of recurrent severe headaches.
  • Reduces the impact of migraine on daily life.

Directions for Use

  • Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's can be taken with food to avoid stomach upset.
  • It is usually taken twice daily; however, your doctor may adjust the dosage and timing based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
  • Swallow Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush or chew this medication.

How Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's Works

Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's contains valproic acid, which helps calm excessive nerve activity in the brain. As a result, it aids in controlling seizures. In bipolar disorder, Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's raises the concentration of a chemical molecule known as GABA, which helps to stop nerve communication across the brain and has a calming effect. In migraine, Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's limits the transmission of pain, thereby preventing migraine.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Do not consume alcohol while taking Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's as alcohol can worsen the side effects of the Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's, including sleepiness and dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's is a Category D pregnancy drug. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause an increase in the risk of a cleft lip, which is a congenital disability in the unborn baby. If you are a female able to have a baby, you must use an effective method of birth control (contraception) without interruption during your entire treatment with Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's passes into breast milk and may harm your infant. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's. Breastfed infants are at risk for valproic acid-induced hepatotoxicity, so infants should be monitored for jaundice and other signs of liver damage during maternal therapy.

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Driving

Unsafe

Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or fatigue in some individuals. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy, dizzy or tired after taking Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's.

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Liver

Caution

Inform your doctor before taking the Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's if you have a history of liver diseases. Extreme caution is recommended in patients with impaired liver function. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please inform your doctor if you have kidney impairment.

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Children

Caution

Use is not recommended for children under 10 years old. Your doctor will decide the dose based on your child's condition if they are more than ten years old.

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Heart

Caution

Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's can be used cautiously in patients with heart disease if prescribed by a physician.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's can be given to elderly patients with extreme caution if prescribed by a physician.

What if I have taken an overdose of Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's

Avoid exceeding the prescribed dose, as this may lead to adverse effects. Symptoms of adverse effects may include sleepiness, an irregular heartbeat, and coma (loss of consciousness). If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Diet:

  • Follow a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet if advised by your doctor.
  • Maintain a balanced meal plan to support overall health.

Physical Activity:

  • Exercise regularly to help maintain a healthy weight and general fitness.

Safety & Preparedness:

  • Keep a seizure response plan and inform people around you.
  • Make simple home safety changes to reduce injury risk.
  • Identify and avoid known seizure triggers.
  • Use an alarm or emergency device to call for help during a seizure.

Rest & Sleep:

  • Get enough rest and sleep to reduce seizure risk.

Habits:

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Stress Management:

  • Practice meditation or yoga to reduce stress and improve coping ability.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's to start to work: Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's ideally shows its action within 1 to 4 hours after administration.
  • The time for which the effects of Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's last: The effect of Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's lasts for 13 to 19 hours.

What if you forget to take Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's

If you forget to take a dose of Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's out of the sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

  • Before taking the Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, plan to have a baby, or are breastfeeding.
  • You should not become pregnant during treatment with Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's.
  • Consult your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while taking Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's.
  • Alcohol should be avoided during treatment with this medicine.
  • You must not drive or operate machinery while taking Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's.

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines, as there may be an interaction.

  • Immunity-lowering medicines (Leflunomide, Teriflunomide)
    • Potential effect: May increase the risk of liver problems when used together.
  • Anaesthetic (loss of sensation) and pain-relief medicine (Ketamine)
    • Potential effect: May increase side effects and cause respiratory depression.
  • Mood-stabilising medicine (Lithium)
    • Potential effect: May increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.
  • Strong pain-relief medicine – Opioid (Buprenorphine)
    • Potential effect: May increase the risk of severe side effects, including breathing problems and loss of consciousness.
  • Antibiotic medicines (Ertapenem, Meropenem)
    • Potential effect: May reduce the blood levels of Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's and decrease its effectiveness.

Drug-Food Interactions:

  • Alcohol: Avoid alcohol while taking Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's, as it may increase dizziness and sleepiness.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have a history of this condition before taking Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's.

  • Depression
  • Liver disease
  • Urea cycle disorders (ammonia buildup disorders)
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • HIV disease
  • Hereditary mitochondrial disorders
  • Thrombocytopenia (low platelets)

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FAQs

Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. In addition, it also helps treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder and prevent migraine symptoms (like a headache).

Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. Thereby helping in controlling seizures.

Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's helps to treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder by increasing the amount of a chemical substance called GABA; this helps block nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect.

Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's limits the transmission of nerve pain, thereby preventing migraine headaches. Migraines are a neurological condition characterised by intense headaches.

Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Maintain a healthy weight by following a healthy diet and exercising regularly.

Use an effective method of contraception during the treatment with Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's. Avoid getting pregnant while taking Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's as it could lead to serious birth defects. Do not stop taking Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's and consult your doctor immediately if you become pregnant.

Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Maintain a healthy weight by following a healthy diet and exercising regularly.

Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's may cause common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, sleepiness, tremor, weakness, dizziness, stomach pain, and weight gain. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's contains Valproic acid as its active ingredient.

Take Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's with food to avoid stomach upset or as advised by your doctor.

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's as it may worsen the side effects of the Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's, including sleepiness and dizziness.

No, Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's does not cause addiction. However, Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's should be used as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not self-medicate.

Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's does not cure epilepsy; it only helps prevent seizures. However, you must take Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's for as long as your doctor advises. If you face any difficulty while taking Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's, consult your doctor.

If you stop taking Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's suddenly, it may increase the risk of recurrence of seizures. Therefore, it should be stopped gradually. If you feel the need to discontinue Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's, please consult your physician.

Some birth control pills (oestrogen-containing birth control pills) may lower the levels of Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's in blood. Thus, inform your doctor if you are using birth control pills and discuss with your doctor about a suitable method of contraception.

Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's is safe for long-term use in many patients when prescribed by a physician. In rare cases, prolonged use of Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's may weaken bones, thereby increasing the risk of fractures (osteopenia and osteoporosis). Get regular checkups for bone health if you have been taking Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's for a long time.

Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's may cause hair thinning, hair colour changes and even hair loss. If you have any concerns about this, please ask your doctor whether it is possible to reduce the dose of Divaa-OD 500 Tablet 15's. Your hair may regrow after either lowering your dose or changing medication.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
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