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compositionComposition:VALPROIC ACID-500MG
prescriptionPrescription Medicine
DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET

DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET is used to treat seizures and manage manic episodes in bipolar disorder. It also helps prevent migraine attacks. It supports better brain stability and reduces symptom frequency. This helps improve daily functioning and overall quality of life.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

VALPROIC ACID-500MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Marti Pharma

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET

DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. In addition, DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET also treats manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder. Additionally, it can prevent migraine symptoms (such as headache).

DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET contains valproic acid, which helps stabilise abnormal brain activity. It supports effective seizure control and helps calm overactive neural activity. It also helps manage mood changes in bipolar disorder and reduces the frequency of migraine attacks. This improves neurological balance and supports better functioning.

Administer DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET with food to prevent gastrointestinal upset. You may sometimes experience nausea, upset stomach or stomach pain, tremors (shakes), sleepiness, headache, weight gain and thinning hair. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention. However, talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any components present in DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET. If you are pregnant, do not take DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET because it may cause serious congenital defects. DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET is generally not recommended during breastfeeding; consult your physician before taking DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET.

Uses of DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET

DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET is used for the treatment of epilepsy (seizures), bipolar disorder, and migraine. The detailed uses of DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET are as follows:

  • Controls Seizures: DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET helps prevent and control seizures by calming overactive neural activity.
  • Manages Bipolar Disorder: DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET helps to control manic episodes and stabilise mood in individuals with bipolar disorder.
  • Prevents Migraine Headaches: DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET is also prescribed as a preventive treatment to reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks.

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Directions for Use

  • DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET can be taken with food to avoid stomach upset.
  • It is usually taken twice daily; however, your doctor may adjust the dosage and timing based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
  • Swallow DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush or chew this medication.

Key Benefits

DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET, when used as prescribed, may provide the following benefits:

For Controls Seizures:

  • Helps stabilise abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
  • Reduces sudden episodes of excessive brain stimulation

For Managing Bipolar Disorder:

  • Helps maintain emotional balance.
  • Reduces the intensity and frequency of extreme mood changes

For Preventing Migraine Headaches:

  • Helps reduce the risk of recurrent severe headaches.
  • Reduces the impact of migraine on daily life.

How DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET Works

DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET contains valproic acid, which helps calm excessive nerve activity in the brain. As a result, it aids in controlling seizures. In bipolar disorder, DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET raises the concentration of a chemical molecule known as GABA, which helps to stop nerve communication across the brain and has a calming effect. In migraine, DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET limits the transmission of pain, thereby preventing migraine.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Divalcad Er 500mg Tablet
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
  • Eat eggs for zinc and other nutrients that support healthy vision.
  • Consume blueberries as antioxidants to combat eye strain.
  • Include broccoli in your diet for diverse eye-boosting nutrients.
  • Eat sweet potatoes as a natural source of vitamin A.
  • Snack on almonds for vitamin E and eye protection.
  • Add tomatoes to your diet for lycopene and vision protection.
  • Perform exercises that improve binocular vision, such as dot-to-dot cards, coloring within lines, and Brock string tests.
  • Wear an eye patch and perform tasks like playing games and solving puzzles.
  • Patching and eye exercises can improve symptoms.

What if I have taken an overdose of DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET

Avoid exceeding the prescribed dose, as this may lead to adverse effects. Symptoms of adverse effects may include sleepiness, an irregular heartbeat, and coma (loss of consciousness). If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

  • Before taking the DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, plan to have a baby, or are breastfeeding.
  • You should not become pregnant during treatment with DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET.
  • Consult your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while taking DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET.
  • Alcohol should be avoided during treatment with this medicine.
  • You must not drive or operate machinery while taking DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Diet:

  • Follow a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet if advised by your doctor.
  • Maintain a balanced meal plan to support overall health.

Physical Activity:

  • Exercise regularly to help maintain a healthy weight and general fitness.

Safety & Preparedness:

  • Keep a seizure response plan and inform people around you.
  • Make simple home safety changes to reduce injury risk.
  • Identify and avoid known seizure triggers.
  • Use an alarm or emergency device to call for help during a seizure.

Rest & Sleep:

  • Get enough rest and sleep to reduce seizure risk.

Habits:

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Stress Management:

  • Practice meditation or yoga to reduce stress and improve coping ability.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTICONVULSANT]

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Do not consume alcohol while taking DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET as alcohol can worsen the side effects of the DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET, including sleepiness and dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET is a Category D pregnancy drug. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause an increase in the risk of a cleft lip, which is a congenital disability in the unborn baby. If you are a female able to have a baby, you must use an effective method of birth control (contraception) without interruption during your entire treatment with DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET passes into breast milk and may harm your infant. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET. Breastfed infants are at risk for valproic acid-induced hepatotoxicity, so infants should be monitored for jaundice and other signs of liver damage during maternal therapy.

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Driving

Unsafe

DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or fatigue in some individuals. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy, dizzy or tired after taking DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET.

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Liver

Caution

Inform your doctor before taking the DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET if you have a history of liver diseases. Extreme caution is recommended in patients with impaired liver function. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please inform your doctor if you have kidney impairment.

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Children

Caution

Use is not recommended for children under 10 years old. Your doctor will decide the dose based on your child's condition if they are more than ten years old.

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Heart

Caution

DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET can be used cautiously in patients with heart disease if prescribed by a physician.

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Geriatrics

Caution

DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET can be given to elderly patients with extreme caution if prescribed by a physician.

FAQs

DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. In addition, it also helps treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder and prevent migraine symptoms (like a headache).

DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. Thereby helping in controlling seizures.

DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET helps to treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder by increasing the amount of a chemical substance called GABA; this helps block nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect.

DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET limits the transmission of nerve pain, thereby preventing migraine headaches. Migraines are a neurological condition characterised by intense headaches.

DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Maintain a healthy weight by following a healthy diet and exercising regularly.

Use an effective method of contraception during the treatment with DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET. Avoid getting pregnant while taking DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET as it could lead to serious birth defects. Do not stop taking DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET and consult your doctor immediately if you become pregnant.

DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Maintain a healthy weight by following a healthy diet and exercising regularly.

DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET may cause common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, sleepiness, tremor, weakness, dizziness, stomach pain, and weight gain. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET contains Valproic acid as its active ingredient.

Take DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET with food to avoid stomach upset or as advised by your doctor.

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET as it may worsen the side effects of the DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET, including sleepiness and dizziness.

No, DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET does not cause addiction. However, DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET should be used as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not self-medicate.

DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET does not cure epilepsy; it only helps prevent seizures. However, you must take DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET for as long as your doctor advises. If you face any difficulty while taking DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET, consult your doctor.

If you stop taking DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET suddenly, it may increase the risk of recurrence of seizures. Therefore, it should be stopped gradually. If you feel the need to discontinue DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET, please consult your physician.

Some birth control pills (oestrogen-containing birth control pills) may lower the levels of DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET in blood. Thus, inform your doctor if you are using birth control pills and discuss with your doctor about a suitable method of contraception.

DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET is safe for long-term use in many patients when prescribed by a physician. In rare cases, prolonged use of DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET may weaken bones, thereby increasing the risk of fractures (osteopenia and osteoporosis). Get regular checkups for bone health if you have been taking DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET for a long time.

DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET may cause hair thinning, hair colour changes and even hair loss. If you have any concerns about this, please ask your doctor whether it is possible to reduce the dose of DIVALCAD ER 500MG TABLET. Your hair may regrow after either lowering your dose or changing medication.

Country of origin

India
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