Valproate Sodium

Alternate Name: PremierPro Rx Valproate Sodium

Dosage Form: Vial

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Anticonvulsant

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 100 MG/ML

Warnings: It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, blood disease, pancreas problems, a viral infection (including HIV or cytomegalovirus infection), or head trauma. This medicine may cause the following problems:Liver problemsPancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)Bleeding problems (including thrombocytopenia)Hyperammonemic encephalopathy (high levels of ammonia in the blood)Hypothermia (low body temperature)Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), which may damage organs, including the liver, kidney, or heart This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Some men who use this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children). Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how valproate sodium works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Amitriptyline, aspirin, chlorpromazine, clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam, nortriptyline, rifampin, ritonavir, propofol, rufinamide, tolbutamide, zidovudineBirth control pillBlood thinner (including warfarin)Carbapenem antibiotic (including ertapenem, imipenem, meropenem)Other seizure medicine (including carbamazepine, ethosuximide, felbamate, lamotrigine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, topiramate), Alcohol, narcotic pain relievers, or sleeping pills may cause you to feel more lightheaded, dizzy, or faint when used together with this medicine., This medicine may cause the following problems:Liver problemsPancreatitisThrombocytopenia (decrease in blood cells that affect clotting)Hyperammonemic encephalopathy (high levels of ammonia in the blood)Hypothermia (low body temperature)Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), which may damage organs such as the liver, kidney, or heart, This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.