Sodium Valproate Oral Solution

Sodium Valproate Oral Solution comes with the brand name “AP-CHRONO” and belongs to the “anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics” group of medicines that are used in treating epilepsy/seizures/fits. It is also used to treat bipolar disorder and prevent symptoms of migraine-like headaches. Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. In epilepsy, the brain’s electrical rhythms become imbalanced which results in recurrent seizures and sometimes leads to an unconscious state.

Sodium Valproate Oral Solution contains “Sodium Valproate”  which decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. Thus, helping in controlling seizures. It increases the amount of a chemical substance called GABA; this helps in blocking nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect. Thereby, helping in treating bipolar disorder.

Medical Benefits

• This composition is also used to treat bipolar disorder and prevent migraine headaches.
• It also decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain, thereby controlling seizures.
• It helps to treat both localized (seizures that affect only a part of the brain) and generalized seizures (seizures that affect the entire brain).

Directions For Use

• Shake the pack well before using this medicine.
• Take Sodium Valproate Oral Solution with the help of a measuring cup that is provided with the pack.
• Check the label for directions and take it with or without food in doses as prescribed by the doctor with the help of a measuring cup.

Storage

• Keep it away from sunlight.
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store in a cool and dry place.

Precautions

• Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant unless prescribed by the doctor as it is pregnancy category C medicine and can cause serious congenital disabilities.
• Sodium Valproate Oral Solution may have interaction with pain killers (aspirin), anti-epileptics (phenobarbital, primidone, phenytoin, carbamazepine, topiramate, acetazolamide, lamotrigine, felbamate), blood thinner (warfarin), etc.
• Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medicine as it might cause increased dizziness and sleepiness.
• It may pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking this composition if you are breastfeeding.

Side Effects

• Tremors
• Tiredness
• Sleepiness
• Headache
• Weight gain

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is this solution used to treat bipolar disorder?

It helps to treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder by increasing the amount of a chemical substance called GABA; this helps in blocking nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect.

Does this composition help in preventing symptoms of migraine?

This medicine limits the transmission of nerve pain, thereby preventing migraine headaches. Migraine is a neurological condition that is characterized by intense headaches.

Can I stop taking this medication if I feel well?

Do not discontinue it without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking this solution for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking this medicine; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually to avoid the worsening of seizures.

Does it affect the working of contraception pills?

Birth-control pills like estrogen-containing products may affect the way this medication works. It is better to consult the doctor if you are using birth control pills to avoid pregnancy.

Does this solution cause weight gain?

It may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Maintain a healthy weight by following a proper diet and exercising regularly.

Does this syrup cause fertility issues?

It might cause fertility issues in both men and women. However, it can be reversible upon discontinuation of this medicine. In rare cases, it can be a contributing factor in male infertility.

How to cope with the side effects of this medicine like a dry mouth?

Limit caffeine intake, avoid smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drink water regularly, and chew sugar-free gum/candy might prevent dry mouth.