Depakine Tablets
Sodium valproate
500mg
Sanofi Winthrop Industrie
| Pack size | 40's Plastic Bottle |
|---|---|
| Dispensing mode | POM |
| Source | FRANCE |
| Agent | CITY MEDICAL STORE |
| Retail Price | 38.00 AED |
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Indications
Depakine Tablets is used for:
This medicine is an anticonvulsant that works in the brain tissue to stop seizures. Divalproex sodium is also used to treat the manic phase of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness), and helps prevent migraine headaches
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Mechanism of Action
Although the mechanism of action of valproate is not fully understood, it has recently been shown to protect against a seizure-induced reduction in phosphatidylinositol (3,4,5)-trisphosphate (pip3) as a potential therapeutic mechanism. In addition, its anticonvulsant effect has been attributed to the blockade of voltage-dependent sodium channels and increased brain levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba). The gabaergic effect is also believed to contribute towards the anti-manic properties of valproate
Note
Depakine 500mg Tablets manufactured by Sanofi Winthrop Industrie. Its generic name is Sodium valproate. Depakine is availble in United Arab Emirates.
Farmaco UAE drug index information on Depakine Tablets is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.