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Valproamide Tablets

Function and Efficacy

This product is a broad-spectrum anti-epileptic drug. It has a fast onset of anti-epileptic effect, strong effect and low toxicity. Its mechanism of action has not been fully elucidated; it may be almost completely degraded into valproic acid by the action of intestinal microorganisms before entering the human circulation, and appear in the form of valproic acid in the blood. Experiments have confirmed that this product can increase the synthesis of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and reduce the degradation of GABA, thereby increasing the concentration of inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA, reducing the excitation of neurons and inhibiting seizures.

Ingredients

Valproamide. Chemical name: 2-propylvaleramide Molecular weight: C8H17NO

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ValpromideIngredients

Broad-spectrum antiepileptic drugs may be degraded into valproic acid through the action of intestinal microorganisms, increasing the synthesis of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and reducing the degradation of GABA, thereby increasing the concentration of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA, reducing the excitation of neurons and inhibiting seizures.

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Appearance

This product is a film-coated tablet, which appears white or off-white after removing the coating.

Indication

Drugs that regulate neurological disorders. Used to prevent and treat various types of epilepsy.

Usage and Dosage

Oral administration: 0.6-1.2 g per day, divided into 3 doses. Children should take 10-30 mg/kg per day, divided into 2-3 doses.

Adverse Reactions

1. Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, fatigue, increased or decreased appetite and other reactions are common in the early stage of treatment, which generally disappear on their own. 2. It may cause changes in the menstrual cycle. 3. Less common are transient hair loss, headaches, allergies, hand tremors, frequent dreams, restlessness and irritability. 4. Long-term use may occasionally cause pancreatitis and acute liver necrosis. 5. It may cause thrombocytopenia, purpura, bleeding and prolonged bleeding time, and blood counts should be checked regularly. 6. It may damage liver function, and liver function should be checked after 2 months of use. 7. Occasionally there may be unsteady walking, blurred vision, swollen eyes, tinnitus, and breast enlargement. 8. Occasionally there may be hearing loss and reversible hearing damage.

Precautions

1. Patients with a personal or family history of drug-induced jaundice are contraindicated. 2. Patients with liver disease or obvious liver damage are contraindicated.

Special Population Medication

Precautions for children: This product can accumulate in developing bones, so be careful. Precautions for pregnancy and lactation: This product can pass through the placenta. Animal experiments have reported that valproic acid is teratogenic. In clinical applications, breast enlargement and reduced lactation are occasionally seen. Pregnant women should weigh the pros and cons and use with caution. Precautions for the elderly: Reduce the dosage as appropriate depending on the condition.

Drug Interactions

1 Drinking alcohol can increase the sedative effect. 2 When general anesthetics or central nervous system depressants are used in combination with valproic acid, the pharmacological effects of the former can be more obvious. 3 When used in combination with anticoagulants such as warfarin or heparin, as well as thrombolytics, the risk of bleeding increases. 4 When used in combination with aspirin or dipyridamole, the bleeding time can be prolonged due to reduced platelet aggregation. 5 When used in combination with phenobarbital, the metabolism of the latter slows down, and the blood concentration increases, thereby increasing the sedative effect and causing drowsiness. 6 When used in combination with primidone, it can also cause an increase in blood concentration and lead to poisoning. If necessary, the dosage of primidone needs to be reduced. 7 When used in combination with clonazepam to prevent absence seizures, there have been reports of a few cases in which absence seizures were induced. 8 When used in combination with phenytoin, there have been reports of cases inducing asterixis. Competition with protein binding can change the blood concentrations of both drugs. Since the concentration of phenytoin changes greatly, it needs to be measured frequently. However, whether the dosage needs to be adjusted depends on the clinical situation and blood drug concentration. 9 When used in combination with carbamazepine, the induction of liver enzymes will accelerate drug metabolism, which can reduce the blood drug concentration and half-life of both drugs. Therefore, the blood drug concentration must be monitored to determine whether the dosage needs to be adjusted. 10 When used in combination with drugs that are toxic to the liver, there is a potential risk of liver poisoning. 11 When used in combination with haloperidol, loxapine, maprotiline, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, phenothiazines, thioxanthenes and tricyclic antidepressants, it can increase the inhibition of the central nervous system, reduce the convulsion threshold and the effect of valproic acid, and the dosage must be adjusted in time to control seizures.

Storage

Sealed and light-proof.

Packaging Specification

0.2 g

Validity Period

24 months

Manufacturer

Hunan Dino Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

  • Founded in:

    1997-12-02
  • Address:

    No. 165, Kangping Road, Liuyang Economic and Technological Development Zone
  • Tax NO.:

    91430181183808626X
  • Registered Funds:

    17.876059 million yuan
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