Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER

Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER is also used to treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder and prevent migraines. Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain.

Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER contains 'Divalproex', which reduces excessive, abnormal nerve activity in the brain. Thereby helping in controlling seizures.

Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER increases the levels of the chemical substance GABA; this helps block nerve transmission in the brain and produces a calming effect. Thereby helping treat bipolar disorder.

In some cases, you may experience side effects, such as abdominal pain, back pain, constipation, diarrhoea, dizziness, nausea, increased appetite, and vomiting. Talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not take Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER if you are pregnant, as it could cause serious birth defects. If you are of childbearing age, use effective contraception while taking Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER is used in the treatment of epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and migraine. The detailed uses of Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER are as follows:

• Seizure Management: Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER is primarily used to manage various types of seizures in individuals with epilepsy, helping to stabilise electrical activity in the brain.
• Bipolar Disorder Treatment: Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER can be utilised in the treatment of bipolar disorder, aiding in mood stabilisation and reducing the frequency of mood swings.
• Migraine Prevention: Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER may also be prescribed to prevent migraines, providing relief from recurrent headaches.

• Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER can be taken with or without food.
• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
• Swallow Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

• Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER is used to treat and prevent epilepsy, seizures, or fits by controlling abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
• It helps manage various types of seizures, including simple partial, complex partial, and absence seizures.
• Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER may be used alone or in combination with other anti-epileptic medicines for better seizure control.
• It is also prescribed to treat mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder, by enhancing GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) activity in the brain, which produces a calming and stabilising effect.
• Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER helps prevent migraine headaches by reducing abnormal nerve transmission and limiting the spread of pain signals.
• By decreasing excessive nerve activity, Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER restores normal brain function and helps maintain emotional balance.
• Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER provides broad neurological benefits by controlling seizures, stabilising mood, and reducing migraine frequency.

• Do not take Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER if you are allergic to any of its contents, have/ had liver problems or urea cycle disorders.
• Inform your doctor before taking Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER if you have pancreatitis, blood problems or multi-organ hypersensitivity.
• Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies while taking Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER.
• Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER may cause thrombocytopenia (low blood platelets), hyperammonemia (high levels of ammonia in the blood), hypothermia (low body temperature) and liver problems.
• Please do not stop taking Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER without consulting your doctor to avoid worsening of seizures.
• Do not take Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER if you are pregnant, as it could cause serious birth defects.
• If you are of childbearing age, use effective contraception while taking Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER.
• Consult your doctor before taking Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER if you are breastfeeding.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery as Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER causes dizziness and may affect thinking and motor skills.
• Avoid consuming alcohol along with Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER as it could lead to increased dizziness.
• Care should be taken while giving Spikalon DV 750mcg Tablet ER to children below 2 years, as there is a higher risk of liver intoxication during the first six months of treatment.
• Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines, including supplements and herbal products.