DIVALP 250mg Tablet 10x10s

DIVALP 250mg Tablet 10x10s This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for DIVALP 250mg Tablet 10x10s

• Diarrhea
• Confusion
• Headache
• Muscle pain
• Unusual tiredness and weakness
• Sleepiness
• Anxiety
• Blurred vision
• Yellow colored eyes or skin
• Weight gain
• Acid or sour stomach
• Skin rash
• Irregular menstrual periods
• Ear pain

Uses of DIVALP 250mg Tablet 10x10s

What is it prescribed for?

• Epilepsy

  This medicine is used in the treatment of epilepsy which is a brain disorder that causes repeated seizures. Uncontrolled jerking movements and loss of consciousness are some of the symptoms of epilepsy.

When not to use?

• Pancreatitis

  This medicine may cause severe pancreatitis which is a serious life-threatening reaction in some patients. Discontinue the medicine if pancreatitis is detected. Report any signs and symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or acute abdominal pain, etc. to the doctor immediately. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

• Bleeding disorder

  Use with caution in patients with bleeding disorders as it may cause Thrombocytopenia. Make necessary dosage adjustments or discontinue the medicine if this condition is identified.

• Suicidal ideation

  This medicine may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts. Appropriate dose adjustments should be done in patients with depression or suicidal tendencies.

• Systemic lupus erythematosus

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients with Systemic lupus erythematosus due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

• Use in elderly population

  This medicine should be used with caution in elderly patients due to the risk of dizziness.

• Impaired kidney function

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of kidney function is recommended during treatment with this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

• Weight gain

  Therapy with this medicine may cause weight gain in some patients.

• Driving and operating machinery

  This medicine may cause symptoms such as weakness, drowsiness, sleepiness, dizziness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if you experience any of these symptoms.

Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

• Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• Causes sleepiness

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