Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's

Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's is used to treat epilepsy, seizures or fits. Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. In epilepsy, the brain's electrical rhythms become imbalanced, resulting in recurrent seizures.

Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's contains 'Divalproex sodium', which decreases the brain's excessive and abnormal nerve activity, thereby helping to control seizures.

In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as abdominal pain, back pain, constipation, diarrhoea, dizziness, nausea, increased appetite, and vomiting. 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 about your health, allergies, and medicines to avoid side effects. Do not take Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant, as it could cause severe birth defects. Consult your doctor before taking Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding. Use Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's cautiously in children under 2 years, due to higher liver risk in the first 6 months.

Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of seizures, bipolar disorder, and migraine. The detailed uses of Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's are as follows:

• Bipolar Disorder: Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's treats manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder, stabilizes mood, and reduces symptoms.
• Seizure Treatment: Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's is used for treating complex partial seizures, absence seizures, and multiple seizure types by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain.
• Migraine Prevention: Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's prevents migraine headaches by reducing frequency and severity.

• Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's can be taken with or without food, or as advised by the doctor.
• It is usually taken once daily; however, your doctor may adjust the dose and frequency based on your medical condition.
• Swallow Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, chew, break, or open it.

• Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics.
• Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's is also used to treat mood disorders and to prevent migraine headaches.
• Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. Thereby helps in controlling seizures.
• Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's treats mood disorders by increasing the amount of a chemical substance called GABA, which helps block the nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect.
• Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's prevents migraine headaches by limiting the transmission of nerve pain.
• Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's is used alone or in combination to treat simple seizures, complex partial seizures, and complex absence seizures.
• Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's is used in combination to treat multiple seizures, such as absence seizures.

• Do not take Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents, have/had liver problems, or urea cycle disorders.
• Inform your doctor before taking Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's if you have pancreatitis, blood problems, or multi-organ hypersensitivity.
• Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies while taking Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's.
• Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's 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 Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor to avoid worsening of seizures.
• Do not take Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant, as it could cause serious birth defects.
• If you are of child-bearing age, use effective contraception while taking Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery, as Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's can cause dizziness and may affect thinking and motor skills.
• Avoid consuming alcohol along with Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased dizziness.
• Care should be taken while giving Valprix ER 1000 mg Tablet 10's to children below 2 years, as there is a higher risk of liver intoxication during the first 6 months of treatment.