Medic8® Family Health Guide
"Medic8.com - Your trusted source for health information online"   Medic8
Family Health | Cosmetic Surgery | Medical Dictionary | Health Insurance | Search | About | Help  
 

EPILIM (SODIUM VALPROATE)

Drug: Sodium valproate

Brand name: Epilim

Use: anticonvulsant (epilepsy)

Sodium valproate is used to control seizures, particularly in primary generalised epilepsy. It may be used in all forms of epilepsy.

Sodium valproate may also be used in mania (as a mood stabiliser), migraine prevention, and trigeminal neuralgia.

Cautions

- liver impairment
- kidney impairment
- pregnancy
- breast-feeding
- SLE

Liver function should be tested before treatment commences and monitored for 6 months after starting treatment.

Contraindications

- acute liver disease
- porphyria

Side effects

Side effects include:
- gastric irritation
- nausea
- impaired liver function

Less common:
- tremor & poor balance
- liver failure
- pancreatitis
- blood disorders


Medic8® Family Health Guide

Page last modified: May 2008


Online Guides


 


DISCLAIMER: This guide is provided for general information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We are not responsible or liable for any diagnosis or action made by a user based on the content of this website. Always consult your own doctor if you are in any way concerned about your health.