What is Episenta used for?

Episenta contains the active substance sodium valproate, which belongs to a group of medicines called antiepileptics which are used to control epileptic seizures and mania. mania, where you may feel very excited, elated, agitated, enthusiastic or hyperactive. Mania occurs in an illness called “bipolar disorder”.

How do you use Episenta granules?

Episenta granules should be swallowed without chewing with plenty of liquid, e.g. a full glass of water. Tear open the sachet and sprinkle or stir the contents into soft food or a drink and swallow immediately without chewing or crushing the granules. The food or drink should be cold or at room temperature.

What is Episenta 300mg for?

Sodium valproate is used in the: treatment of all forms of epilepsy.

What happens if you take too much sodium valproate?

Taking too much sodium valproate can lead to symptoms such as: feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting) headaches or feeling dizzy. muscle weakness.

Can you overdose on Episenta?

Episenta® decreases phenytoin total plasma concentration and increases the free form of phenytoin leading to possible overdosage symptoms. Therefore, clinical monitoring is recommended with the free form of phenytoin being measured,when phenytoin plasma levels are determined.

Does Epival make you sleepy?

The most common side effects of sodium valproate include feeling sick or shaky, an upset stomach, feeling sleepy and weight gain.

Can epilim cause death?

Severe liver damage, including hepatic failure sometimes resulting in death, has been reported (see sections 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4. 1). Increased liver enzymes are common, particularly early in treatment, and may be transient (see section 4.4. 1).

What does sodium valproate do to the brain?

Sodium valproate prevents epileptic fits by stabilising excessive electrical activity in the brain. It is thought to achieve this in two ways: by increasing the activity of a natural ‘nerve-calming’ agent called GABA in the brain, and by preventing electrical signals from building up in nerve cells in the brain.

Is Epival safe?

Epival Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Monitor the baby for unusual bruising or bleeding, jaundice and other signs of liver damage.

Is Epival used for depression?

This medication is typically used for absence (petit mal) seizures in epilepsy or for mixed tonic-clonic epileptic seizures. It may also be used for bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness), for the prevention of migraines, as well as for other uses.