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Valpex 100mg Injection

Name: Valpex 100mg Injection
SKU: vial of 5 ml Injection
Price: 29 INR
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by Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Salt CompositionSodium Valproate (100mg)

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Introduction to Valpex 100mg Injection

Valpex 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.

The most common side effects of this medicine include skin rashes, headache, feeling or being sick, 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. 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 Valpex 100mg Injection

Moderate risk
High risk
Safe

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Valpex 100mg Injection.

Valpex 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.

Valpex 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.

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

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

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

How Valpex 100mg Injection works

Valpex 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 Valpex 100mg Injection

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

Side Effects Of Valpex 100mg Injection

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 Valpex 100mg Injection

Does Valpex affect the working of birth control pills?

Yes, Valpex does not have any effect on the working of birth control pills. However, contraceptives (birth control pills) may interfere with the working of Valpex 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 Valpex levels in your blood levels.

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

Valpex 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 Valpex. Your hair may regrow after either reducing your dose or switching to a different medicine.

How is Valpex administered?

Valpex 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 Valpex is for single dose injection only and should be discarded after use.

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

Yes, weight gain can occur with the use of Valpex. 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 Valpex for long term?

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

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