Valex is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult yo...
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Valex is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
UNSAFE
Valex may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Valex is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Valex may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidn...
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CAUTION
Valex should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Valex may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Valex is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Valex 200mg/5ml Syrup
Introduction
Valex is a combination of two medicines used to treat epilepsy, a neurological disorder in which there are recurrent episodes of seizures or fits. It controls the abnormal activity of the brain, relaxes the nerves and hence, prevents seizures or fits...
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Uses of Valex
Epilepsy
Side effects of Valex
Common
Nausea
Vomiting
Weight gain
Loss of appetite
Gum swelling
Headache
Sleepiness
Tremor
Hair loss
Liver injury
How to use Valex
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Valex is to be taken with food.
How Valex works
Valex is a combination of two antiepileptic medicines: Sodium Valproate and Valproic Acid. They work together to control seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet CR for treatment and prevention of seizures.
Take it at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body.
Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet CR affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet CR, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Monitor your weight during the treatment as Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet CR can cause weight gain.
Your doctor may monitor Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet CR level, blood counts and liver function regularly throughout your treatment. Inform you...
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Do not take Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet CR if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.
Oral
Complex Partial Seizures
Indicated as monotherapy and adjunctive therapy for complex partial seizures that occur either in isolation or in asso...
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Child Dose
<10 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Complex Partial Seizures
Indicated as monotherapy and adjunctive therapy for complex partial seizur...
Renal Dose
Renal impairment
No adjustment necessary
Contraindication
Preexisting or family history of hepatic dysfunction, active liver disease, porphyria; mitochondrial and urea cycle disorders. Hepatic impairment. Pre...
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Mode of Action
Valproate is a generic term used to describe valproic acid, its salts and derivatives. It is available in various forms including the sodium salts (va...
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Precaution
Increased risk of hepatotoxicity in childn <2 yr, congenital metabolic disorders, organic brain disease or severe seizure disorders. HIV or cytomegalo...
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