Latest prescription information about Valproic acid. Learn how to pronounce the drug's name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list. We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or if you need any further clarifications.
Valproic acid is used as an anticonvulsant for absence seizures. It is also used for other seizure treatment - generalized tonic clonic, myoclonic, atonic and mixed seizures.
Enzyme Immunoassay(EIA), Gas Liquid Chromatography(GLC), High Performance Liquid Chromatography(HPLC).
Side effects include nausea and vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, malaise, lethargy, loss or curling of hair, bleeding, allergic reactions, rashes and liver damage including hepatic failure in children. Cases of pancreatitis have also been noted. It should be avoided during pregnancy due to a possibility of spina bifida.
Ammonia, Carbamazepine, phenytoin, Primidone
Drug Name : Valproic acid
Indication :
Valproic acid is used as an anticonvulsant for absence seizures. It is also used for other seizure treatment - generalized tonic clonic, myoclonic, atonic and mixed seizures.
Test Method :
Enzyme Immunoassay(EIA), Gas Liquid Chromatography(GLC), High Performance Liquid Chromatography(HPLC).
Side effects :
Side effects include nausea and vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, malaise, lethargy, loss or curling of hair, bleeding, allergic reactions, rashes and liver damage including hepatic failure in children. Cases of pancreatitis have also been noted. It should be avoided during pregnancy due to a possibility of spina bifida.
Related Drugs :
Ammonia, Carbamazepine, phenytoin, Primidone
