Depakene Dosage & Drug Information

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Valproic acid

Indications/Uses

Sole & adjunctive therapy in the treatment of simple & complex absence seizures. Adjunctively in patients w/ multiple seizures including absence seizures.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Initially 15 mg/kg/day, increasing at 1-wk interval by 5-10 mg/kg/day, until seizures are controlled or side effects preclude further increases. Max: 60 mg/kg/day.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hepatic disease & dysfunction.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Prior history of hepatic disease, patients on multiple anticonvulsants, childn w/ congenital metabolic disorders or severe seizures accompanied by mental retardation, organic brain disease. Pregnancy. Childn <2 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Hemorrhage, bruising, hyperammonemia, nausea, vomiting, increased appetite, thrombocytopenia, anemia, bone marrow suppression, pancreatitis. GI irritation.

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Drug Interactions

Antiepileptics, CNS depressants, aspirin, barbiturates, warfarin, dicoumarol.

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Anticonvulsants

ATC Classification

N03AG01 - valproic acid ; Belongs to the class of fatty acid derivatives antiepileptic.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Depakene syr 250 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

120 mL x 1's (Rp101,475/boks)

Depakene

valproic acid

Manufacturer:

Abbott Products