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Encorate 100mg Injection 5ml

Name: Encorate 100mg Injection 5ml
SKU: vial of 5 ml injection
Price: 32.4 INR
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Salt CompositionSodium Valproate (100mg)

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Introduction to Encorate 100mg Injection 5ml

Encorate 100mg Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better as stopping the medication without talking to the doctor may cause non-stop seizures and can endanger life. Be careful if you are using birth control pills as this medicine may interfere with the working of contraceptives.

Common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, dizziness, and sleepiness, constipation, and weight gain among others. 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. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, this medicine can be taken if clearly needed but the dose may be adjusted. You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine.

Safety Advice for Encorate 100mg Injection 5ml

Moderate risk
High risk
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It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Encorate 100mg Injection.

Encorate 100mg Injection 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.

Encorate 100mg Injection 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.<BR>Monitor the baby for unusual bruising or bleeding, jaundice and other signs of liver damage.

Encorate 100mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Encorate 100mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Encorate 100mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Encorate 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Encorate 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Encorate 100mg Injection is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.

How Encorate 100mg Injection 5ml works

Encorate 100mg Injection is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

How To Use Encorate 100mg Injection 5ml

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits Of Encorate 100mg Injection 5ml

Encorate 100mg Injection is an anticonvulsant (or anti-epileptic) medicine that works by decreasing the nerve impulses which cause the seizures. By controlling the frequency of seizures, it will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence. It helps reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. <br>This medicine is not associated with any physical or psychological dependence (addiction) but it should not be stopped suddenly. It is given by your healthcare provider and should not be self-administered. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

Side Effects Of Encorate 100mg Injection 5ml

Dizziness
Blurred vision
Nausea
Vomiting
Sleepiness
Hair loss
Weight gain
Tremor
Double vision
Weakness
Stomach pain
Increased appetite

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FAQ's on Encorate 100mg Injection 5ml

I am concerned because I have heard that Encorate causes hair loss. Is it true?

Encorate may cause thinning of hair, change of hair colour and even hair loss. If you are concerned, talk to your doctor if it is possible to reduce the dose of Encorate. Your hair may regrow after either reducing your dose or switching to a different medicine.

I have gained weight after I started using Encorate. Is it because of this medicine? What should I do?

Yes, weight gain can occur with the use of Encorate. To control your weight, you should have a healthy balanced diet and exercise regularly. Talk to your doctor if you have any other concerns.

Is it safe to take Encorate for long term?

Many patients can safely take Encorate for a long time. Rarely, long-term use of Encorate may weaken your bones, thereby increasing their chances of breaking easily (osteoporosis and osteopenia). If you are taking Encorate for a long time, get regular check ups done for bone health.

Does Encorate affect the working of birth control pills?

Yes, Encorate does not have any effect on the working of birth control pills. However, contraceptives (birth control pills) may interfere with the working of Encorate and seizures may occur. It is important that you inform your doctor that you are using birth control pills. Your doctor will keep a track on your response to the treatment and monitor the Encorate levels in your blood levels.

How is Encorate administered?

Encorate is administered by or under the supervision of a healthcare professional or a doctor and should never be self-administered. It may be given slowly into a vein (intravenously) or by infusion using a separate intravenous line in normal saline, dextrose 5%, or dextrose saline. The dose depends on the individual’s age and body weight. Each vial of Encorate is for single dose injection only and should be discarded after use.

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