Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Valproate
Chemical Class
Valproic Acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
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Uses
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How It Works
Chemical Class
Valproic Acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
Sodium Valproate also known as Divalproex Sodium. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Valproic Acid. It belongs to Na-Channel Antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. The Molecular Weight of Sodium Valproate is 144.20. Its pKa is 4.95.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
1 to 2 g — 12 hourly
As maintenance dose.
2
Adult · PO
600 mg — As recommended.
should be given in two divided doses. Take after food as starting dose. Increase gradually to maintenance dose.
3
Child · Oral
20 to 30 mg/kg — 24 hourly
Maintenance doses , exceed upto 35mg/kg
4
Child · Oral
0 to 400 mg — 24 hourly
initial daily dose for children weighing more than 20 kg ,should be given in two divided doses
5
Child · Oral
20 to 40 mg/kg — 24 hourly
initial daily dose for children weighing less han 20 kg ,should be given in two divided doses
6
Child · Slow IV
10 to 30 mg/kg — As recommended.
over 3-5 minutes, maximum upto 2.5g,
Safety Alerts
Sodium Valproate
Important Warnings
Sodium valporate should be used with caution in patients with liver disease, bleeding disorder, history of a brain disorder or any allergy
It should be used caution while driving motor vehicles or performing tasks that require alertness
Before having surgery, including dental surgery, inform the doctor about the use of drug
This may interfere with urine ketone testing and give false positive results, if very high sugar readings (e
Over 300) are occurring, ketones may be present in urine, contact the doctor or pharmacist
It should be used with extreme caution in children under 2 years old as serious liver problems exist
The drug is not recommended for use during pregnancy or lactation, Because it may cause some neural tube defect
Avoid use in pancreatitis, porphyria
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Sodium Valproatewhich give rise to further complications include Thrombocytopenia. Sodium Valproate produces potentially life-threatening effects which include PancreatitisLiver damageExtrapyramidal symptomsHyperammonemia. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Sodium Valproate therapy. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Sodium Valproate include DeathDeepening coma. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sodium Valproate are more or less tolerable and if they become severethey can be treated symptomaticallythese include Weight gainTremorHair lossGI disordersHematological disorderLeucopeniabone marrow depressionnocturnal enuresis
Drug Interactions
Sodium Valproate is known to interact with other drugs
the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementAspirinCarbamazepineErythromycinEthosuximideEthosuximideFosphenytoinLamotrigineMefloquine (HCl)MeropenemMethotrexatePhenobarbitonePhenytoin (Na)PrimidoneWarfarin (Na) These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
Tab, Syrup Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 553.98
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 100 · approved 30 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 100Rs 553.98
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