Epiate Syrup: Side Effects & Dosing

Indications/Uses

Epilepsy & generalized epilepsy eg, clonic tonic, tonic-clonic, absence, myoclonic or atonic seizure; Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, partial epilepsy. Treatment & prevention of mania associated w/ bipolar disorder.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Initially 10-15 mg/kg/day increasing at 2-3 days interval to reach optimum dosage in about 1 wk. Adult 20-30 mg/kg/day. Childn 30 mg/kg/day.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Acute or chronic liver disease.

Special Precautions

Drug-induced liver disease & pancreatitis. Pregnancy.

Adverse Reactions

Wt gain, nausea, vomiting, tremor, hair loss, liver dysfunction.

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Drug Interactions

Potential effects of MAOIs, clonazepam, lamotrigine.

MIMS Class

Anticonvulsants

ATC Classification

N03AG01 - valproic acid ; Belongs to the class of fatty acid derivatives antiepileptic.

Thai FDA Category

D

Presentation/Packing

Form

Epiate syr 200 mg/mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's

Epiate Syrup

valproic acid

Manufacturer:

Unison

Distributor:

Unison

Marketer:

B.Grimm Pharma