Generic names: Valproate (val PROE ate) Divalproex (dye val PRO ex) sodium
Valproate sodium
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Depakote ER (divalproex sodium) extended release tablets are administered orally, and must be swallowed whole
The drug/food mixture should be
Brand names: Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakote Sprinkles Dosage forms: oral delayed release capsule (125 mg), oral delayed release tablet (125 mg; 250 mg; 500
The typical starting dose ranges from 10 mg/kg to 15 mg/kg by mouth per day, depending on what type of seizure you have
Elderly: reduce initial dose and titrate The maximum recommended dosage for both Depakote delayed-release tablets and Depakote ER tablets is 60 mg/kg of body weight per day
Bipolar Mania
However, a method for measurement of plasma levels is available and may be helpful where there is poor control or side effects are suspected (see section 5
The drug/food mixture should be swallowed immediately (avoid chewing) (2
Dosage
Patients should initiate therapy at 10 to 15 mg/kg/day
The maximum recommended dosage is 60 mg/kg/day (2
DEPAKOTE® (divalproex sodium) delayed-release tablets and DEPAKOTE® ER (divalproex sodium) extended-release tablets are prescription medicines used: alone or with other medicines to treat: – complex partial seizures in adults and children 10 years of age and older – simple and
Nothing will happen if you miss a dose
Learn more about Depakote (divalproex sodium Depakote Sprinkles tablets are also used in adults to prevent migraine headaches, or to treat manic episodes related to bipolar disorder Your dose may need to be changed if you do not get enough fluids each day
The maximum recommended dosage is 60 mg/kg/day
DEPAKOTE® ER (divalproex sodium), extended-release tablets for oral use, is a valproate and is indicated for the Find medical information for Depakote on epocrates online, including its dosing, contraindications, drug interactions, and pill pictures
DEPAKOTE® (divalproex sodium) delayed-release tablets and DEPAKOTE® ER (divalproex sodium) extended-release tablets are prescription medicines used: alone or with other medicines to treat: – complex partial seizures in adults and children 10 years of age and older – simple and
Usual maintenance dose: 5 to 15 mg/kg/day orally in 2 divided doses; Maximum dose: 400 mg/day