Sodium Valproate
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¿Qué es Sodium Valproate?
El valproato de sodio es un medicamento anticonvulsivo utilizado principalmente para tratar la epilepsia y el trastorno bipolar. Funciona estabilizando la actividad eléctrica en el cerebro y previniendo cargas eléctricas repentinas que causan convulsiones y cambios de humor. El valproato de sodio se administra por vía oral o intravenosa y puede usarse solo o en combinación con otros medicamentos.Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
Warnings
- Liver damage - monitoring liver function is important, especially during the first six months of treatment.
- Pancreatitis - can occur in patients taking sodium valproate, sometimes fatal.
- Teratogenic effects - can cause significant congenital malformations and cognitive impairment in children born to women who took valproate during pregnancy.
- Hyperammonemia - elevated ammonia levels can occur and may present as lethargy or changes in mental state.
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviors - monitor for worsening depression or suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
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Sodium Valproate 100GM of
¿Qué es Sodium Valproate ?
El valproato de sodio es un medicamento anticonvulsivo utilizado principalmente para tratar la epilepsia y el trastorno bipolar. Funciona estabilizando la actividad eléctrica en el cerebro y previniendo cargas eléctricas repentinas que causan convulsiones y cambios de humor. El valproato de sodio se administra por vía oral o intravenosa y puede usarse solo o en combinación con otros medicamentos.
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