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Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, it is also used to treat bipolar disorder and prevent symptoms of migraine (like a headache). It helps reduce mood swings and improve impulsive behaviour.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Scotmed Care Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Parenteral

Expires on or after :

Jan-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml

Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml is also used to treat bipolar disorder and prevent symptoms of migraine (like a headache). Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain.

Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml contains 'Sodium valproate', which decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. This helps in controlling seizures.

This medicine will be administered by your doctor. Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml may cause side effects, such as sleepiness, weakness, dizziness, nausea, and headache. Talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Please do not stop taking Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml without consulting your doctor to avoid worsening of seizures. Do not take Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml if you are pregnant, as it could cause serious congenital disabilities. Consult your doctor before taking Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml if you are breastfeeding.

Uses of Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml

Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml is used to manage neurological and psychiatric conditions. The detailed uses of Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml include:

  • Treatment of epilepsy/seizures: Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml helps control various types of seizures, including generalised, focal, and absence seizures, by stabilising electrical activity in the brain.
  • Management of bipolar disorder: Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml is effective in treating manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder and helps maintain mood stability.
  • Migraine: Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml is used to help prevent migraine headaches. It reduces the frequency and severity of migraine attacks by stabilising nerve activity in the brain.

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Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
  • Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml will be administered by the doctor or healthcare professional.
  • Do not self-administer.

Key Benefits

When used as prescribed, Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml may offer the following benefits

For Epilepsy:

  • Regulates a variety of seizure types, such as absence, focal, and generalised seizures.
  • Reduces the frequency and intensity of seizures by stabilising aberrant electrical activity in the brain.
  • Beneficial either alone or in conjunction with other antiepileptic medications.

For Bipolar disorder:

  • Stabilises mood, which aids in the management of acute manic episodes.
  • Reduce mood fluctuations and stop manic relapses.
  • Helpful for patients who don't react well to lithium.
  • Reduces impulsive behaviour, agitation, and irritation.

For Migraine:

  • Helps prevent migraine attacks when taken regularly.
  • Reduces the frequency of migraine episodes.
  • Decreases the severity and duration of headaches.
  • Stabilises overactive nerve signals involved in migraines.
  • Improves the quality of life in people with recurrent migraines.

How Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml Works

Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml contains 'Sodium valproate' as an active ingredient. • For seizures, it decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. Thereby, helps in controlling seizures. • For Bipolar disorder, it 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 • For Migraine, it controls abnormal nerve signals and prevents the chain of events that trigger migraine attacks, helping reduce the frequency and severity of migraines..

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml

An overdose may cause side effects like diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. However, it is administered by a health care professional in a hospital. Hence, the chances of overdose are less. Your doctor may take necessary measures if an overdose is suspected.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml if you are allergic to any of its contents.
  • Inform your doctor if you have liver problems, porphyria (blood disorder), urine-related problems (like urea cycle disorder), diabetes, an immune system disorder or kidney problems.
  • Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies while taking Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml.
  • Contact your doctor if your child gets her first period during the treatment with Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml.
  • Do not take Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml if you are pregnant unless prescribed by the doctor, as it is a pregnancy category C medicine and can cause serious congenital disabilities.
  • Consult your doctor before taking Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml if you are breastfeeding.
  • Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol along with Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. 

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Healthy eating habits:

  • To preserve general health, eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats.
  • Eat fewer greasy and fried foods to ease the liver's burden.
  • To lessen upset stomach, drink enough water and eat at regular times.

Lifestyle changes:

  • Steer clear of recreational drugs and alcohol, as they can exacerbate seizures and negative effects.
  • Sleep deprivation can cause mood swings or seizures, so make sure you get enough sleep and control your stress.

Stress management:

  • To lower stress, engage in relaxation methods like yoga, meditation, or deep breathing.
  • Walking is a gentle kind of exercise that might enhance mental health.
  • When you're feeling overwhelmed, ask friends, family, or a counsellor for emotional assistance.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTICONVULSANT]

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml as it may cause increased dizziness and sleepiness.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml may cause serious congenital defects and decreased IQ. Therefore, Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml should be given to pregnant women with epilepsy only if other medicines have failed to control their symptoms or are unacceptable.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml may pass into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Unsafe

Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml causes dizziness, sleepiness and tiredness. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you experience these symptoms.

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Liver

Unsafe

Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml may cause hepatotoxicity (liver damage). Therefore, it is not recommended for people with hepatic dysfunction. Please inform your doctor if you have a liver impairment or liver problem.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml can be given to children above 2 years if prescribed by the doctor. The dose will be adjusted by the doctor depending upon the child's body weight. Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml should be used with extreme caution in children below 2 years as it might cause hepatotoxicity (liver damage).

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Heart

Caution

If you have any history of heart disease before taking Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml, please inform your doctor. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml should be used with caution in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor before use.

FAQs

Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml belongs to the group of medicines called anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, it is also used to treat bipolar disorder.

Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. It balances the brain's chemical messenger and prevents overactivity of the brain, thereby controlling seizure episodes.

Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml is used to treat bipolar disorder by increasing the amount of a chemical substance called GABA; this helps in blocking the nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect.

Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Maintain a healthy weight by following a proper diet and exercising regularly.

Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml may cause hepatotoxicity (liver damage). Consult your doctor if you experience symptoms such as weakness, facial swelling, vomiting, malaise (general discomfort), lethargy (lack of energy or enthusiasm), and anorexia (eating disorder). Serum liver tests before starting Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml and at regular intervals for at least six months are advised.

Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml should not be administered to women of childbearing age unless it is essential to manage their condition. Women of child-bearing age must use effective contraception whilst on treatment with Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml.

Scoporate 100 mg Injection 5 ml may cause side effects, such as sleepiness, weakness, dizziness, nausea, and headache. Talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Roop Nagar Colony, Jagadhri, Haryana 135003
Other Info - SCO0153

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