Sodium Valproate Controlled Release Tablet

Sodium Valproate Controlled Release Tablet comes with the branding “Leprate Chrono 500” and is used for epilepsy/seizures/fits particularly those associated with manic depressive illness. Furthermore, it is used in cases with bipolar disorder and for migraine prevention or symptoms such as headaches. Epilepsy is a sudden electrical storm in the brain. In epilepsy, the electricity and magnetism of the brain are disturbed causing the sufferer to have a fit or go into unconsciousness time and again.

Sodium Valproate Controlled Release Tablet includes ‘Sodium valproate’ which helps in reducing the excessive and abnormal neuronal activity in the brain. These can also help in controlling seizures. It raises levels of a brain chemical called GABA which puts a stop to nerve transmission across the brain and has a stabilizing effect. Thereby aids in the treatment of bipolar disorder.

Medical Benefits

• This tablet is anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drugs which are needed to treat epilepsy (fits). It finds its use in bipolar disorder and as the preventative measure of migraine.
• It reduces the abnormal and excessive shedding of nerves in the brain and therefore prevents Seizures.
• It is used in the management of both primary generalized seizure and secondary epilepsy which includes both focal/generalized tonic-clonic seizures and focal seizures.

Directions For Use

• You should take the right dosage as prescribed by the doctor.
• It is recommended that people should consume it with meals, to avoid having an upset stomach.
• Swallow the whole tablet without crushing or chewing it with some water.
• Store this medicine away from children and do not let children take this medicine.

Storage

• Do not expose the tablet to direct sunlight or sources of heat as this will affect its quality.
• It is expected that after usage, the cover should be closed to retain the quality of the supplements.
• Place it in a location that is out of children’s reach to prevent them from reaching it.

Precautions

• It may have interaction with pain killers (aspirin), anti-epileptics (phenobarbital, primidone, phenytoin, carbamazepine, topiramate, acetazolamide, lamotrigine, felbamate), blood thinner (warfarin), anti-HIV (zidovudine, lopinavir, ritonavir). Consult a doctor before intake.
• Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medicine as it might cause increased dizziness and sleepiness.
• Tell your doctor if you have depression, liver disease, urea cycle disorders, suicidal tendencies, HIV disease, or thrombocytopenia (low levels of platelets).
• It belongs to pregnancy category D so avoid taking this medicine if you are pregnant as it could lead to serious birth defects.
• Sodium Valproate Controlled Release Tablet causes dizziness, sleepiness and tiredness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

Side Effects

• Tremors
• Headache
• Weight gain
• Tiredness
• Sleepiness
• Dry mouth

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does this composition bring extra Weight Gain?

Yes it can increase appetite which can lead to weight gain. Take care not to develop obesity, and ensure to take balanced diets and engage in exercises.

Can taking this medicine lead to reduced fertility?

Sometimes it can affect fertility in both genders which is usually reversible once the medication is ceased. It may rarely be a factor in male sterility.

How we can handle the side effect of the tablet, dry mouth?

To prevent dry mouth, avoid coffee, tea, smoking, and mouthwashes that contain alcohol, sip water often, and occasionally suck on a piece of sugarless gum or candy.

Do any other laboratory tests need to be done to monitor its effect?

It may also affect liver, urine and blood tests as noted above. The person conducting the tests must be informed that you are taking it.