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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Abbott India Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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Therapeutic Class

ANTICONVULSANT

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

16th Floor, Godrej BKC, Plot – C, “G” Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051, India
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Valance OD 500 Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Valance OD 500 Tablet belongs to pregnancy category D. Avoid taking Valance OD 500 Tablet if you are pregnant as it could lead to serious birth defects. Consult your doctor for further advice.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Valance OD 500 Tablet may pass into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking Valance OD 500 Tablet if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

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Valance OD 500 Tablet causes dizziness and may affect thinking and motor skills. Do not drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

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Valance OD 500 Tablet should not be used if you have liver problems or your family has a history of liver problems. Please consult your doctor if you have liver problems or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Valance OD 500 Tablet can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor. The dose will be adjusted by the doctor depending upon the child's body weight. Care should be taken in children below 2years as they are at a higher risk of liver toxicity.

About Valance OD 500 Tablet

Valance OD 500 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, Valance OD 500 Tablet is also used to treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder and to prevent migraine. Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. In epilepsy the brain's electrical rhythms become imbalanced, resulting in recurrent seizures.

Valance OD 500 Tablet contains 'Divalproex sodium', which decreases the brain's excessive and abnormal nerve activity. Thereby helps in controlling seizures. Valance OD 500 Tablet increases the amount of a chemical substance called GABA, this helps block the nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect. Thereby helps treat bipolar disorder. 

Take Valance OD 500 Tablet with or without food. You are advised to take Valance OD 500 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as abdominal pain, back pain, constipation, diarrhoea, dizziness, nausea, increased appetite, and vomiting. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Please do not stop taking Valance OD 500 Tablet without consulting your doctor to avoid worsening of seizures. Do not take Valance OD 500 Tablet if you are pregnant as it could cause serious birth defects. If you are of child-bearing age, use effective contraception while taking Valance OD 500 Tablet . Consult your doctor before taking Valance OD 500 Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Valance OD 500 Tablet causes dizziness, and may affect thinking and motor skills. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Valance OD 500 Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness. Care should be taken while giving Valance OD 500 Tablet to children below 2years as there is a higher risk of liver intoxication during the first 6months of treatment. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

Uses of Valance OD 500 Tablet

Epilepsy, bipolar disorder, migraine

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Medicinal Benefits

Valance OD 500 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics. Valance OD 500 Tablet is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, Valance OD 500 Tablet is also used to treat mood disorder and to prevent migraine headaches. Valance OD 500 Tablet decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. Thereby helps in controlling seizures. Valance OD 500 Tablet treats mood disorder by increasing the amount of a chemical substance called GABA, this helps block the nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect. Valance OD 500 Tablet prevents migraine headache by limiting the transmission of nerve pain. Valance OD 500 Tablet is used alone or in combination to treat simple seizures, complex partial seizures and complex absence seizures. Valance OD 500 Tablet is used in combination to treat multiple seizures such as absence seizures.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, or crush the tablet/capsule.Syrup/Suspension/Drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack; shake the pack well before each use.Sprinkle capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water or sprinkle the capsule contents on food and consume.

Side Effects of Valance OD 500 Tablet

  • Abdominal pain
  • Back pain
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Increased appetite
  • Vomiting
  • Vision problems
  • Weight changes
  • Problems with walking or coordination

Drug Warnings

Do not take Valance OD 500 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents, have/ had liver problems or urea cycle disorders. Inform your doctor before taking Valance OD 500 Tablet if you have pancreatitis, blood problems or multi-organ hypersensitivity. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendency while taking Valance OD 500 Tablet . Valance OD 500 Tablet may cause thrombocytopenia (low blood platelets), hyperammonemia (high levels of ammonia in the blood), hypothermia (low body temperature) and liver problems. Please do not stop taking Valance OD 500 Tablet without consulting your doctor to avoid worsening of seizures. Do not take Valance OD 500 Tablet if you are pregnant as it could cause serious birth defects. If you are of child-bearing age, use effective contraception while taking Valance OD 500 Tablet . Consult your doctor before taking Valance OD 500 Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Valance OD 500 Tablet causes dizziness and may affect thinking and motor skills. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Valance OD 500 Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness. Care should be taken while giving Valance OD 500 Tablet to children below 2years as there is a higher risk of liver intoxication during the first 6months of treatment.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Sodium ValproateSodium phenylbutyrate
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Sodium ValproateSodium phenylbutyrate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Valance OD 500 mg Tablet:
Combining Sodium phenylbutyrate and Valance OD 500 mg Tablet can increase ammonia levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Sodium phenylbutyrate with Valance OD 500 mg Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Valance OD 500 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Vorinostat with Valance OD 500 mg Tablet can increase the risk of unusual bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Vorinostat and Valance OD 500 mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, vomiting, blood in your urine or stools, headache, dizziness, or weakness, consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Valance OD 500 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Valance OD 500 mg Tablet with doripenem can reduce the blood levels of valproic acid.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Doripenam and Valance OD 500 mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, involuntary muscle movements, or memory loss, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Valance OD 500 mg Tablet:
Using buprenorphine together with Valance OD 500 mg Tablet may increase the risk of severe side effects, including respiratory problems and loss of consciousness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although the administration of buprenorphine alongside Valance OD 500 mg Tablet can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Valance OD 500 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Ketamine and Valance OD 500 mg Tablet can increase side effects and cause respiratory depression.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ketamine and Valance OD 500 mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, excessive sedation, impaired thinking, judgment, and motor coordination. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how these medications affect you. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting the doctor.
How does the drug interact with Valance OD 500 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Leflunomide and Valance OD 500 mg Tablet can increase the risk of causing liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Leflunomide and Valance OD 500 mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, less desire to eat, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Valance OD 500 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Lithium with Valance OD 500 mg Tablet can increase the risk irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Lithium and Valance OD 500 mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, and difficulty concentrating. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Valance OD 500 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Meropenam and Valance OD 500 mg Tablet together can reduce the effect of Valance OD 500 mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Meropenam and Valance OD 500 mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Valance OD 500 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Teriflunomide and Valance OD 500 mg Tablet can increase the risk of causing liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Teriflunomide and Valance OD 500 mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-colored urine, light-colored stools, and yellowing of the skin or eyes. Avoid alcohol while taking these medications, and consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Valance OD 500 mg Tablet:
The combined use of Ertapenem and Valance OD 500 mg Tablet can reduce the blood levels of valproic acid.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ertapenem and Valance OD 500 mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like loss of seizure control or changes in behavior, consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting the doctor.

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Special Advise

  • Regular monitoring of blood count and coagulation tests are advised while taking Valance OD 500 Tablet as it may cause thrombocytopenia (low platelet levels).
  • Valance OD 500 Tablet may cause liver toxicity, usually during the first 6months of treatment. Children below two years are at a higher risk. Regular monitoring of liver function tests before treatment and at frequent intervals is advised.
  • Valance OD 500 Tablet might alter thyroid function tests and urine ketone tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Valance OD 500 Tablet .

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A ketogenic diet (low in carbohydrates and high in fats) is recommended for children with epilepsy. This diet helps in utilising fat instead of glucose for the generation of energy.
  • Atkins diet (high fay and controlled carbohydrates) is recommended for adolescents and adults.
  • Exercising regularly helps in maintaining weight and improving overall health. 
  • Rest well, get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Meditation and yoga can help lower the stress, decrease pain sensitivity and improves coping skills.
  • Have a seizure response plan, help those around you know what to do.
  • Prepare your living area, small changes may reduce the risk of physical injury during a seizure.
  • Understand what triggers seizures and try reducing or avoiding them.
  • Please pay attention to overall health as it can help in reducing seizure activity.
  • Install an alarm or emergency device to get assistance during a seizure attack.

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