Depot

Depakote is an anticonvulsant medication that has Valproate as its active substance.

This medication for oral use is indicated for the treatment of individuals with epilepsy since its action consists of making the brain more neurotransmitters available, reducing the likelihood of seizures.

Depakote indications

Epilepsy.

Depakote Price

The box of Depakote 250 mg containing 30 tablets costs approximately 37 reais and the box of 500 mg medicine costs approximately 69 reais.

Side effects of Depakote

Heartburn; constipation; diarrhea; nausea; vomiting; rash on the skin; sedation; somnolence; dizziness.

Contraindications for Depakote

Pregnancy risk D; lactating women; liver disease; hypersensitivity to any component of the drug.

How to use Depakote

Oral use

Adult

Start treatment with administration of 5 to 15 mg per kg of body weight daily, if the dose is greater than 250 mg, it should be divided into 2 or 3 doses. The dose can be increased at weekly intervals until seizure control is achieved.

Children