Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for VALPARIN CHRONO 200MG TAB and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Prescription Statistics
- 11.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 11.2 How long was it prescribed?
- 11.3 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 11.4 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 11.5 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 11.6 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 11.7 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 12 Available Alternatives for VALPARIN CHRONO 200MG TAB
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Overview
VALPARIN CHRONO 200MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.VALPARIN CHRONO 200MG TAB is composed of: VALPROIC ACID (87 MG), VALPROIC ACID (87 MG)
This medication is an anticonvulsant, prescribed for epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and rarely for depression. It works by increasing the amount of a certain chemical in the brain. Valproic acid affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures. Valproic acid is also used to treat manic episodes related to bipolar disorder (manic depression), and to prevent migraine headaches.
This medication is an anticonvulsant, prescribed for epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and rarely for depression. It works by increasing the amount of a certain chemical in the brain. Valproic acid affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures. Valproic acid is also used to treat manic episodes related to bipolar disorder (manic depression), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Usage
VALPROIC ACID is generally used to treat: Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy, Depression, Seizure, Migraine, Manic Depression, BipolarVALPROIC ACID is generally used to treat: Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy, Depression, Seizure, Migraine, Manic Depression, Bipolar
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
Precautions for VALPARIN CHRONO 200MG TAB and its Constituents
- You should not use valproic acid if you have liver disease, a urea cycle disorder, or a genetic disorder such as Alpers’ disease or Alpers-Huttenlocher syndrome.
- Valproic acid may harm an unborn baby, but having a seizure during pregnancy could harm both mother and baby. The benefit of preventing seizures may outweigh any risks to the baby.
- Do not use valproic acid to prevent migraine headaches if you are pregnant.
- Do not stop using valproic acid without your doctor’s advice. Stopping suddenly may cause a serious, life-threatening type of seizure.
- It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
- It may affect platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising.
- Patient may develop with increased risk of suicidal thoughts watch them carefully.
- You should not use valproic acid if you have liver disease, a urea cycle disorder, or a genetic disorder such as Alpers’ disease or Alpers-Huttenlocher syndrome.
- Valproic acid may harm an unborn baby, but having a seizure during pregnancy could harm both mother and baby. The benefit of preventing seizures may outweigh any risks to the baby.
- Do not use valproic acid to prevent migraine headaches if you are pregnant.
- Do not stop using valproic acid without your doctor’s advice. Stopping suddenly may cause a serious, life-threatening type of seizure.
- It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
- It may affect platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising.
- Patient may develop with increased risk of suicidal thoughts watch them carefully.
Symptoms of Overdosage
VALPROIC ACID over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Heartburn, Irregular Heartbeat, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Slow Heart Rate (pulse)VALPROIC ACID over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Heartburn, Irregular Heartbeat, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Slow Heart Rate (pulse)
Common Side-Effects
VALPROIC ACID : Dementia, Diarrhoea, Depersonalization Disorder, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Gums Bleeding, Confusion, Cough, Delusions, Loose Motion, Fever, Chills, Head Headache, Joint Pain, Loss Of Appetite, Lower Back Pain, Depressed Mood, Nausea, Nervousness, Runny Nose, Weight Gain, Throat Soreness, Body Excessive Sweating, Vomit, Fatigue (tiredness), Weight Loss (unintentional)VALPROIC ACID : Dementia, Diarrhoea, Depersonalization Disorder, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Gums Bleeding, Confusion, Cough, Delusions, Loose Motion, Fever, Chills, Head Headache, Joint Pain, Loss Of Appetite, Lower Back Pain, Depressed Mood, Nausea, Nervousness, Runny Nose, Weight Gain, Throat Soreness, Body Excessive Sweating, Vomit, Fatigue (tiredness), Weight Loss (unintentional)
Serious Side-Effects
VALPROIC ACID : Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Difficulty Breathing, Labored Breathing, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest PainVALPROIC ACID : Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Difficulty Breathing, Labored Breathing, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Pain
Rare Side-Effects
VALPROIC ACID : Frightening Dreams, Anxiety, Chills, Constipation, Dizziness, Fainting, Lightheadedness, Dry Mouth, Fearful, Vagina Bleeding, Restless Or Irritability, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit, Fatigue (tiredness), Body Excessive Sweating, Slurred Speech, Restless (tossing And Turning) SleepVALPROIC ACID : Frightening Dreams, Anxiety, Chills, Constipation, Dizziness, Fainting, Lightheadedness, Dry Mouth, Fearful, Vagina Bleeding, Restless Or Irritability, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit, Fatigue (tiredness), Body Excessive Sweating, Slurred Speech, Restless (tossing And Turning) Sleep
Disease Interactions
VALPROIC ACID can interfere with: Depression, Acute Liver Failure, Mental Retardation, Psychosis, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Thrombocytopenia, Vitamin K Deficiency, Diabetes MellitusTechnical Classification
VALPROIC ACID is categorized as: FATTY ACID DERIVATIVE ANTICONVULSANTS / ANTICONVULSANTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTSVALPROIC ACID is categorized as: FATTY ACID DERIVATIVE ANTICONVULSANTS / ANTICONVULSANTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
Prescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
| 2 Times Daily | 37% |
| 2 Times Daily (1-0-1) | 31% |
| Evening | 12% |
| Morning | 12% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 90 Days | 23% |
| 30 Days | 15% |
| 60 Days | 15% |
| 28 Days | 15% |
| 10 Days | 8% |
| 20 Days | 8% |
| 8 Days | 8% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| 5 to 12yrs | 11% |
| 12 to 18yrs | 29% |
| 18 to 35yrs | 31% |
| 35 to 50yrs | 11% |
| 50 to 60yrs | 9% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 6% |
| 70yrs and above | 3% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 32% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Neurologist | 91% |
| Psychiatrist | 6% |
| Oncologist | 2% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| TEGRITAL-CR 300MG TAB | 14% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
| EEG TEST (ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY) | 10% |
Available Alternatives for VALPARIN CHRONO 200MG TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| ARKAVAL CR 300MG TAB | INR 45.03 for 10 TABLET CR | VALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG |
| BIPROATE CR 200MG/87MG TAB | INR 28.25 for 10 TABLET CR | VALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG |
| DILEX CHRONO TAB 200MG/87MG | INR 75 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG |
| NAPILEX CR 200MG/87MG TAB | INR 52.5 for 10 TABLET CR | VALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG |
| NOXVAL CHRONO 300 TAB | INR 53.32 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG |
| SENVAL CHRONO 300MG TAB | INR 35 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG |
| TORVATE CHRONO 300 TAB | INR 37 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG |
| VALATE CR 200MG/87MG TAB | INR 47.5 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG |
| VALPARIN CHRONO 200MG TAB | INR 61.16 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 200 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87 MG |
| VALPARIN CHRONO 300 TAB | INR 88.4 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG |
| VALPO CR 200MG/87MG TAB | INR 35 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG |
| VALPORIL 200MG/87MG TAB CR | INR 26 for 10 TABLET CR | VALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG |
| VALPRID CR 300 TAB | INR 88.5 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG |
| VALPROL-CR 300MG TAB | INR 60 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 200 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| ALPORATE 200MG TAB | INR 32.16 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG |
| ALPORATE 300MG TAB | INR 67.05 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 300.0 MG |
| ALPORATE 500MG TAB | INR 75.23 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 500.0 MG |
| ARKAVAL CR 200MG TAB | INR 35 for 10 TABLET CR | VALPROIC ACID 133.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 58.0 MG |
| ARKAVAL CR 500MG TAB | INR 77.02 for 10 TABLET CR | VALPROIC ACID 333.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145.0 MG |
| BIOVAL 500 TAB | INR 85 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 375.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG |
| BIPROATE CR 333MG/145MG TAB | INR 41 for 10 TABLET CR | VALPROIC ACID 333.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145.0 MG |
| CHRONO TAB | INR 51.12 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 300.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID |
| CONVULEX ER 250MG TAB | INR 29.57 for 10 TABLET ER | VALPROIC ACID 250.0 MG |
| CONVULEX ER 500MG TAB | INR 71.42 for 10 TABLET ER | VALPROIC ACID 500.0 MG |
| CZO CHRONO 250MG/250MG TAB | INR 84 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 250.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 250.0 MG |
| DEPAKENE 250MG SYP | INR 101.47 for 120 ML SYRUP | VALPROIC ACID 50 MG/ML |
| DEPAKINE TAB | INR for | VALPROIC ACID 200 MG |
| DILEX CHRONO TAB 135MG/58MG | INR 42 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 135.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 58.0 MG |
| DILEX CHRONO TAB 333MG/145MG | INR 116 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 333.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145.0 MG |
| DISOVAL 250MG TAB ER | INR 51.7 for 10 TABLET ER | VALPROIC ACID 250.0 MG |
| DISOVAL 500MG TAB ER | INR 53 for 6 TABLET ER | VALPROIC ACID 500.0 MG |
| DIVUNA 250MG TAB ER | INR 55 for 10 TABLET ER | VALPROIC ACID 250.0 MG |
| ENCORATE CHRONO 200 TAB | INR 49 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 133.5 MG, VALPROIC ACID 58.0 MG |
| EPIMA CHRONO 300MG TAB | INR 55 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 300.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID |
| EPIMA CHRONO 500MG TAB | INR 86.5 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 500.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID |
| EPIMA CHRONO SYP | INR 77.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | VALPROIC ACID , VALPROIC ACID |
| EPSOVAL 200MG TAB | INR 21.74 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG |
| EPSOVAL 200MG TAB XR | INR 36.3 for 10 TABLET XR | VALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG |
| EPSOVAL 300MG TAB XR | INR 46 for 10 TABLET XR | VALPROIC ACID 300.0 MG |
| EPSOVAL 500MG TAB XR | INR 47 for 6 TABLET XR | VALPROIC ACID 500.0 MG |
| IVALP 125MG TAB | INR 32 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 125.0 MG |
| IVALP 250MG TAB | INR 59.9 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 250.0 MG |
| IVALP 500MG TAB | INR 106.7 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 500.0 MG |
| IVALP 750MG TAB XR | INR 121.71 for 10 TABLET XR | VALPROIC ACID 750.0 MG |
| LEPS CR 133MG/58MG TAB | INR 26.56 for 10 TABLET CR | VALPROIC ACID 133.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 58.0 MG |
| NAPILEX 200MG SYP | INR 66.98 for 100 ML SYRUP | VALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG |
| NAPILEX CR TAB | INR 75.39 for 10 TABLET CR | VALPROIC ACID 333.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID |
| NAVALIN CHRONO 199.8MG/87MG TAB | INR 56.18 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 199.8 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG |
| NAVALIN CHRONO 333MG/145MG TAB | INR 89.52 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 333.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145.0 MG |
| NOVALEPT CHRONO 200MG TAB CR | INR 28.38 for 10 TABLET CR | VALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG |
| NOVALEPT CHRONO 300MG TAB CR | INR 36.18 for 10 TABLET CR | VALPROIC ACID 300.0 MG |
| NOVALEPT CHRONO 500MG TAB CR | INR 57.26 for 10 TABLET CR | VALPROIC ACID 500.0 MG |
| NOXVAL CHRONO 200 TAB | INR 39.52 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 135.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 58.0 MG |
| NOXVAL CHRONO 500 TAB | INR 100.95 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 333.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145.0 MG |
| SAVY TAB | INR 45.11 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 300.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID |
| SENVAL CHRONO 200MG TAB | INR 50 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 134.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 58.0 MG |
| SENVAL CHRONO 500MG TAB | INR 85 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 335.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145.0 MG |
| SODIVAL CR TAB | INR 31.15 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID |
| SOLPRATE CR 300MG TAB | INR 63 for 10 TABLET CR | VALPROIC ACID 300 MG, VALPROIC ACID |
| SOVA CHRONO TAB | INR 43.75 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 300.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID |
| SOVAL 200MG TAB | INR 19.33 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG |
| SOVAL 300MG TAB | INR 51.42 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 300.0 MG |
| SOVAL 500MG TAB | INR 61.73 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 500.0 MG |
| SPROVAL CR TAB | INR 35 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID |
| T VAL CR 300MG TAB | INR 43.81 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 300.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID |
| TORVATE CHRONO 133MG FC-TAB | INR 19.9 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 133 MG, VALPROIC ACID 58 MG |
| TORVATE CHRONO 200 TAB | INR 27 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 133.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 58.0 MG |
| TORVATE CHRONO 500 TAB | INR 57 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 333.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145.0 MG |
| VAL 200MG TAB | INR 19.2 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG |
| VALATE CHRONO 500MG TAB | INR 39 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 333 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145 MG |
| VALATE CR 133MG/58MG TAB | INR 39.37 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 133.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 58.0 MG |
| VALATE CR 333MG/145MG TAB | INR 52.5 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 333.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145.0 MG |
| VALCOT CR 200MG TAB | INR 41.25 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG |
| VALCOT CR 300MG TAB | INR 66.8 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 300.0 MG |
| VALCOT CR 500MG TAB | INR 88.35 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 500.0 MG |
| VALEPTOL SYP | INR 64 for 100 ML SYRUP | VALPROIC ACID |
| VALMED TAB | INR 40.76 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID , VALPROIC ACID |
| VALPARIN CHRONO 200 TAB | INR 59.95 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 133.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 58.0 MG |
| VALPARIN CHRONO 500 TAB | INR 150.37 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 333.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145.0 MG |
| VALPARIN CHRONO 500MG TAB | INR 150.37 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 333 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145 MG |
| VALPIN CR TAB | INR 33.68 for 10 TABLET CR | VALPROIC ACID 300.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID |
| VALPORIL 33MG/145MG TAB CR | INR 65 for 10 TABLET CR | VALPROIC ACID 145.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 33.0 MG |
| VALPORIL TAB CR | INR 40 for 10 TABLET CR | VALPROIC ACID 300.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID |
| VALPRID CR 200 TAB | INR 58.5 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 133.5 MG, VALPROIC ACID 58.0 MG |
| VALPRID CR 500 TAB | INR 143.5 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 333.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145.0 MG |
| VALPRID-CR FC-TAB | INR 143.5 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 333 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145 MG |
| VALPROIC ACID | VALPROIC ACID | |
| VALPROL 600MG TAB | INR 39 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 400 MG, VALPROIC ACID 174 MG |
| VALPROL-CR 200MG TAB | INR 39 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 133 MG, VALPROIC ACID 58 MG |
| VALPROL-CR 500MG TAB | INR 86 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 333 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145 MG |
| VALPROL-CR 750MG TAB | INR 102 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 499.5 MG, VALPROIC ACID 217.5 MG |
| VALRATE CR 500 TAB | INR 97.5 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 333.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145.0 MG |
| VALRIC CR TAB | INR 86.52 for 10 TABLET CR | VALPROIC ACID 500.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID |
| VALVO CR 200MG TAB CR | INR 34.5 for 10 TABLET CR | VALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID |
| VIKORATE CHRONO 200MG TAB | INR 37.05 for 10 TABLETS | VALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID |