Valproate is a generic term used to describe valproic acid, its salts and derivatives. It is available in various forms including the sodium salts (valproate semisodium and sodium valproate), the amide derivative (valpromide), or as valproic acid. Valproate is a carboxylic acid anticonvulsant. It has been suggested that its antiepileptic activity is related to increased brain levels of ?-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
Valoate CR Tablet
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Soduim Valproate & Valproic Acid is a prolong release formulation of sodium Valproate, thus Soduim Valproate & Valproic Acid may be given once or twice daily.
Epilepsy:
Adults Initially 600 mg daily given in 2 divided doses, preferably after food, increasing by 200 mg/day at 3-day intervals to a maximum of 2.5 g daily in divided doses until control of seizure is achieved. Usual maintenance dose is 1-2 g daily (20-30 mg/kg daily).
Children Initially 20 mg/kg daily in divided doses, may be increased (up to 20 kg) provided plasma concentrations monitored (above 40 mg/kg daily also monitor clinical chemistry and hematological parameters).
Children Initially 400 mg daily in divided doses increased until control (0ver 20 kg) (usually in the range of 20-30 mg/kg daily); Maximum 35 mg/kg daily. Febrile convulsion 20-30 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses.
Bipolar disorder initially 20-30 mg/kg/day in 2-3 divided doses; adjust dosage in 3-5 days. Maintenance dosage is 1000-2000 mg/day.Prophylaxis of migraine 300 mg twice daily, although some may require 1000 mg daily.