Desval ER 750MG tablet is an anticonvulsant medicine that is used to treat certain types of epilepsies, a neurological disorder in which there are recurrent episodes of seizures or fits. It can also decrease the symptoms of tiredness, fear or anxiety, difficulty concentrating, feeling irritable, confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements and sleep problems that often come with anxiety disorder. It is also prescribed for migraine treatment (characterized by a severe headache, eye pain, nausea & vomiting) and mania (mental disorder characterized by hyperactivity and racing thoughts). The medicine supresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain. However, the uses mentioned here are not comprehensive, there may be other conditions for which the medication may be used upon your doctor’s discretion.
The active ingredient of Desval ER 750MG tablet is Divalproex sodium 750 MG
Divalproex sodium works by binding to the receptors and suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain and prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures.
Patients with following conditions are suggested to seek advice from their healthcare professionals before using Desval ER 750MG tablet:
Desval ER 750MG tablet is usually well tolerated when used in the prescribed dosage guidelines. Most side effects are temporary and usually subsides on their own. However, consult your doctor if they persist for a longer duration. You may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
Rare but more serious adverse effects may include:
Take Desval ER 750MG tablet as instructed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet whole with water, immediately after opening it from the strip. Do not break or crush or chew the tablet.
Avoid missing or forgetting the dose. If you do, take it as soon as you remember; but if it’s almost time for your next dose, skip it and take it according to your normal schedule. Don’t swallow two doses at the same time which is dangerous to your health.
The tablet may be taken with or without food. Side effects such as sleepiness or drowsiness may be reduced if taken immediately after meals. Take the tablet at the same time every day as it helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body.
Do not use this medicine for durations shorter or longer than suggested by your doctor as it has a potential of becoming habit-forming. Continue to use this drug until completion of the maximum amount suggested.
Avoid taking medicine more than the prescribed dosage. If you notice any unusual or abnormal reactions after taking the tablet, promptly seek medical attention. Depending on the dosage of Desval ER 750MG tablet, symptoms vary in individuals, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
Use this tablet only on the advice of medical practitioner. Dose adjustments or complete avoidance of the Desval ER 750MG tablet may be required in the following conditions:
Caution is advised among people with kidney problems. Close monitoring of kidney function and adjustments of dose of the medicine may be needed based on the clinical condition of the patient. If you have any renal problems, it is highly recommended that you consult doctor before the consumption of this tablet.
Extreme caution is advised among people with liver problems. Dose adjustments of the tablet may be needed. If you have any hepatic problems, it is highly recommended that you consult doctor before the consumption of this medicine. However, use of this medicine is not suggested in patients with severe liver diseases. Any symptoms such as nausea, fever, dark urine etc should be reported to your doctor immediately.
This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy as it is known to cause harm to the fetus. However, in some life-threatening situations, doctors may rarely prescribe if the benefits are more than the potential risks.
The medicine is unsafe to use for nursing mothers. Limited human data suggests that the medication may pass into the breastmilk and harm the infant. Consult your doctor immediately if the baby shows signs of increased sleepiness, breathing problems or difficulty in breast feeding.
Consumption of alcohol with this tablet is not recommended as it increases side effects such as difficulty in concentrating, dizziness, light headedness. Any symptoms of abnormal reactions after taking the tablet should be reported to your doctor immediately.
The tablet may decrease alertness, cause impaired judgement, affect your vision and make you feel dizzy. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery or involve in any works which may demand your attention or physical strength.
Foods containing caffeine, tea, chocolates should be avoided as they stimulate your brain while this medicine calms the brain.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines which includes over-the-counter drugs, herbal tonics, supplements and medicines that you buy without a prescription. Alert your doctor if you are taking Desval ER 750MG tablet with bupropion, mefloquine, pivmecillinam, carbamazepine, ethosuximide, aspirin, olanzapine, clonazepam, warfarin, zidovudine.
Category D: There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Category X (When used for migraine prophylaxis): Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use of the drug in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits
This medication is an anticonvulsant, prescribed for bipolar disorder, epilepsy and to prevent migraine headache. It controls the abnormal activity of nerve impulses in the brain and central nervous system.
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.
Adult: PO- Partial seizures; Primary generalized seizures- Initial-10-15 mgkgday in 2-4 divided doses. Max: 60 mgkgday. Acute manic episodes of bipolar disorder- Initial- 25 mgkg once daily. Max: 60 mgkgday. Migraine prophylaxis- 500 mg once daily for 1 wk, up to 1,000 mg once daily. It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.
Feeling lightheaded, sleepy, having blurred eyesight, or a change in thinking clearly. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert or have clear eyesight until you see how this drug affects you. Feeling dizzy. Rise slowly over a few minutes when sitting or lying down. Be careful climbing. Headache. Upset stomach or throwing up. Many small meals, good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help. Loose stools (diarrhea). Belly pain. Hair loss. Muscle weakness. Twitching. Not able to sleep.
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug. This could cause seizures. Talk with your doctor.
If you have an allergy to valproic acid or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have liver disease. If you are pregnant or may be pregnant. If you are breast-feeding.
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Very bad belly pain. Very upset stomach or throwing up. Not able to eat. Dark urine or yellow skin or eyes. Feeling very tired or weak. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Avoid Alcohol
Oral: Store it at controlled room temperature (15-30°C).
Category D : There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Antipsychotics, Anticonvulsants, Antimigraine Preparations
The tablet is an anticonvulsant medicine that is used to treat certain types of epilepsies, a neurological disorder in which there are recurrent episodes of seizures or fits. It can also decrease the symptoms of tiredness, fear or anxiety, difficulty concentrating, feeling irritable, confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements and sleep problems that often come with anxiety disorder. It is also prescribed for migraine treatment (characterized by a severe headache, eye pain, nausea & vomiting) and mania (mental disorder characterized by hyperactivity and racing thoughts). The medicine supresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
The tablet is well tolerated when taken in prescribed dosage guidelines. Most common side effects include diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, blurred vision, dizziness, weight gain, skin rash, body pains, sneezing, dry or scaly skin, urinary incontinence, tremors, hair loss. Its use may also lead to extreme but uncommon side effects such as hepatotoxicity, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, blood dyscrasias, pancreatitis.
The tablet can be taken with or without food. Side effects such as sleepiness or drowsiness may be reduced if taken immediately after meals.
If you ever had impaired kidney function, severe liver impairment or heart disease, let your doctor know before taking this medicine. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you take to ensure that you are healthy. The medicine is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients used in the tablet, active or history hepatic dysfunction, urea cycle disorders, mitochondrial disorders, porphyria, pregnancy. Caution is advised among patients with HIV, renal impairment, pancreatitis, bleeding disorders, suicidal ideation, systemic lupus erythematosus, weight gain, depression, lactation.
The tablet may decrease alertness, cause impaired judgement, affect your vision and make you feel dizzy. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery or involve in any works which may demand your attention or physical strength.
The tablet is usually well tolerated when taken in the recommended dosage guidelines. Over dose of the medicine may lead to CNS depression associated with drowsiness, somnolence, heart block, respiratory depression, deep coma, multiple organ failure.
This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy as it is known to cause harm to the fetus. However, in some life-threatening situations, doctors may rarely prescribe if the benefits are more than the potential risks.
No, do not take the medicine without doctor’s prescription.
Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it increases side effects such as difficulty in breathing, dizziness, light headedness. Any symptoms of abnormal reactions after taking the tablet should be reported to your doctor immediately.
Store the medicine at room temperature (20-30 degree Celsius) in a cool and dry place. Keep the tablet according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Store the medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed.
This tablet is designed to be swallowed with water. If you take them in a way they weren’t intended to be used, you could experience an overdose if the active constituent enters the blood stream too quickly. Alternatively, if it enters your body too slowly, it may never achieve a high enough concentration to be completely functional.
This tablet is not recommended for children below 2 years of age due to potential toxicity and limited safety.
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action in the body is 4-5 hours after administration.
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is for about 20 hours.
Medicines should always be taken under medical supervision. Take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor: for dosage and duration. Most recommended dose is one tablet a day.
The number of days that any medicine must be taken varies from patient to patient; and case to case. Do not stop taking the medicine before completion of the course or without consulting your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency. So always stick to your doctor’s suggestion about how many days to take this medicine.
Use the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor for the dosage and duration.
Note: All of the above information is for reference purpose only. It is always recommended that you consult a medical professional.
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