Valpo 300mg Tablet CR

Valpo 300mg Tablet CR belongs to a group of medicines called anti-epileptics. It is used to treat conditions such as epilepsy and bipolar disorder. It works by preventing extreme mood swings and abnormal brain signals that trigger seizures (fits). It also helps in the prevention of migraines. Valpo 300mg Tablet CR can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. This may increase gradually until your condition is stable. This medicine may take several weeks to work but it is important to take it regularly to get the benefit. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel fine, unless your doctor advises you to. You may have more seizures, or your bipolar disorder may get worse. The most common side effects of this medicine include skin rashes, headache, feeling or being sick, difficulty sleeping, dizziness and feeling sleepy or drowsy. Most side effects wear off, but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. Long-term treatment can cause weakness in your bones (osteoporosis), increasing your risk of breaking a bone. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, meningitis or depression or suicidal thoughts. Also let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine, including contraceptive pills. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, Valpo 300mg Tablet CR can be taken if it is clearly needed but the dose may be adjusted. You should avoid driving or riding a bicycle if this medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy. You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine.

• Prevention of Migraine
• Bipolar disorder
• Epilepsy/Seizures

Valpo 300mg Tablet CR is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

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. Valpo 300mg Tablet CR is to be taken with food.

• Hair loss
• Tremors
• Weakness
• Infection
• Peripheral edema
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Sleepiness
• Increased appetite
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
• Weight loss
• Breathlessness
• Hay fever
• Nervousness
• Flu-like symptoms

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Valpo 300mg Tablet CR.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Valpo 300mg Tablet CR 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 your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Valpo 300mg Tablet CR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

DrivingUNSAFE

Valpo 300mg Tablet CR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

KidneyCAUTION

Valpo 300mg Tablet CR should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Valpo 300mg Tablet CR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Valpo 300mg Tablet CR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Valpo 300mg Tablet CR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Valpo 300mg Tablet CR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class

Valproic Acid Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Neuro cns