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Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR is used to treat seizures. Besides this, it is also used to treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder and prevent migraine symptoms. It contains Valproic acid which works by reducing abnormal electrical activity in the brain. It also produces a calming effect and limits the transmission of pain signals. This medicine may sometimes cause side effects such as nausea, upset stomach, tremors, sleepiness, headache, and weight gain. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR belongs to a group of anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. In addition, Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR also treats manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder. Besides this, it can also prevent migraine symptoms (like a headache). Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. In epilepsy, the brain's electrical rhythms become imbalanced, resulting in recurrent seizures, sometimes leading to an unconscious state.
Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR contains Valproic acid, which reduces the brain's excessive and aberrant nerve activity. As a result, it aids in the control of seizures. Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR raises the concentration of a chemical molecule known as GABA, which helps to stop nerve communication across the brain and has a calming effect. This contributes to the treatment of bipolar disorder. Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR limits the transmission of nerve pain, thereby preventing migraine headaches.
Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. You may sometimes experience nausea, upset stomach or stomach pain, tremors (shakes), sleepiness, headache, weight gain and thinning hair. Most of these side effects are temporary and will go away on their own. However, if you suffer these adverse effects on a regular basis, you should consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any components present in Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR. If you are pregnant, do not take Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR because it may cause serious congenital defects. Use effective contraception if you are of childbearing age while taking Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR. If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR. As Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR causes sleepiness and dizziness, do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid drinking alcohol with Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR as it may cause dizziness and tiredness. To rule out any negative effects, keep your doctor updated about your health condition and medications.
Uses of Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR
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Medicinal Benefits
Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR contains Valproic acid, an anticonvulsant (or anti-epileptic) medicine that reduces the brain's excessive and aberrant nerve activity. As a result, it aids in the control of seizures. Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR raises the concentration of a chemical molecule known as GABA, which helps to stop nerve communication across the brain and has a calming effect. This contributes to the treatment of bipolar disorder. Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR limits the transmission of nerve pain, thereby preventing migraine headaches.
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Drug Warnings
Before taking the Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using. And also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, plan to have a baby, or are breastfeeding. You should not become pregnant while you are receiving Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR. Consult your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while receiving a Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR. Alcohol should be avoided during treatment with this medicine. You must not drive or operate machinery while receiving Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR.
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Alcohol
Caution
Do not consume alcohol while taking Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR as alcohol can worsen the side effects of the Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR, including sleepiness and dizziness.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR 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 Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR passes into breast milk and may harm your infant. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR. 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.
Driving
Caution
Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR may cause dizziness, drowsiness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy, dizzy or tired after taking Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR.
Liver
Caution
Inform your doctor before receiving the Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Extreme caution is recommended in patients with impaired liver function. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR.
Kidney
Caution
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please inform your doctor if you have kidney impairment.
Children
Consult your doctor
Use is not recommended for children less than ten years. Your doctor will decide the dose based on your child's condition if more than ten years.
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Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR 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).
Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. Thereby helping in controlling seizures.
Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR 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.
Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR limits the transmission of nerve pain, thereby preventing migraine headaches. Migraine is a neurological condition which is characterized by intense headaches.
Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR 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 Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR. Avoid getting pregnant while taking Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR as it could lead to serious birth defects. Do not stop taking Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR and consult your doctor immediately if you become pregnant.
Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Maintain a healthy weight by following a healthy diet and exercising regularly.
Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR 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.
Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR contains Valproic acid as its active ingredient.
Take Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR with or without food as advised by your doctor.
You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR as it may worsen the side effects of the Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR, including sleepiness and dizziness.
No, Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR does not cause addiction. However, Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR should be used as per dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not self-medicate.
Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR does not cure epilepsy, it only helps to prevent the seizures. However, you have to take Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR for as long as it is advised by your doctor. If you face any difficulty while taking Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR, consult your doctor.
If you stop taking Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR suddenly, it may increase the risk of recurrence of seizures. Therefore, it should be stopped gradually. If you feel the need to stop taking Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR, please consult your doctor.
Some birth control pills (oestrogen-containing birth control pills) may lower the levels of Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR in blood. Thus, inform your doctor if you are using birth control pills and discuss with your doctor about the suitable method of contraception.
Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR is safe to take for long time in many patients if prescribed by a doctor. In rare cases, prolonged use of Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR may weaken your bones, thereby increasing their risk of breaking easily (osteopenia and osteoporosis). Get regular checkups done for bone health if you are taking Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR for a long time.
Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR may cause hair thinning, hair colour changes and even hair loss. If you have any concerns regarding this, please ask your doctor if it is possible to lower the dose of Novalept Chrono 200mg Tablet CR. Your hair may regrow after either lowering your dose or changing medication.
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