Gen-Divalproex
Notes
- Refer to route specific
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Depacon?;Depakene?;Depakote?;Depakote? ER;Depakote? Sprinkle;StavzorT
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Divalproex?;Apo-Valproic?;Depakene?;Dom-Divalproex;Epival?;Mylan-Divalproex;Mylan-Valproic;Novo-Divalproex;Nu-Divalproex;PHL-Divalproex;PHL-Valproic Acid;PHL-Valproic Acid E.C.;PMS-Divalproex;PMS-Valproic Acid;PMS-Valproic Acid E.C.;ratio-Valproic;ratio-Valproic ECC;Rhoxal-valproic;Sandoz-Valproic
Uses
- It is used to stop or control seizures.
- It is used to stop migraine headaches.
- It is used to treat manic low mood (depression).
- It is used to treat problems with how one acts.
- It is used to help diabetic nerve pain.
- Valproic acid and derivatives help clear thinking.
- It raises a chemical called gamma-aminobutyric in the brain. This chemical calms the brain.
- It helps steady mood.
Dosing
How to take
- Oral:
- Take as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Swallow capsule whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- You may sprinkle contents of Depakote? Sprinkle? capsule on soft food or liquid. Do not chew.
- Take with a full glass of water.
- There is a liquid (syrup) if you cannot swallow pills.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given. Do not mix with carbonated drinks.
- Shot:
- It is given as a shot into a vein.
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