Divaa OD 500mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Specifications

Dosage Type

Tablet

Salt composition

Valproic Acid (500 mg)

Side Effects

Restlessness, Fatigue, Weakness

Packaging

Strip

Storage Tips

Divaa-OD 500 tablet should be stored at room temperature protected from moisture and heat. Keep it out of reach and sight of children and pets. Do not use expired or damaged medicines.

FAQs

Q: What Happens If I Stop Taking Divaa -Od 500 Tablet Er? A: You Should Not Stop Taking Divaa -Od 500 Tablet Er Without Consulting Your Doctor. The Dose Of Divaa -Od 500 Tablet Er Should Be Reduced Gradually And Eventually Can Be Stopped Under The Supervision Of A Doctor Or Specialist. Suddenly Stopping The Medication May Lead To Recurrence Of Symptoms Or Irritability, Anxiety, Dizziness And Tremors. && Q: Is Divaa -Od 500 Tablet Er A Mood Stabilizer? A: Yes, Divaa -Od 500 Tablet Er Can Sometimes Be Used As A Mood Stabilizer. It Is Given In Patients Who Experience Rapid Changes In Their Mood. It Works By Calming The Hyperactivity Of The Brain During Mood Changes. && Q: Can Divaa -Od 500 Tablet Er Cause Weight Gain? A: Yes, Divaa -Od 500 Tablet Er May Cause Weight Gain. The Gain In Weight Could Be Due To An Increase In Hunger. Keep A Check On Your Diet And Exercise Regularly To Prevent Any Weight Gain. If You Are Have Concerns Related To Weight Gain, Consult Your Doctor. && Q: Does Divaa -Od 500 Tablet Er Make You Sleepy? A: Yes, Divaa -Od 500 Tablet Er May Make You Feel Sleepy. Avoid Driving Or Other Work That Requires Mental Focus Until You Know How It Affects You. && Q: Does Divaa -Od 500 Tablet Er Cause Hair Loss? A: Yes, Divaa -Od 500 Tablet Er May Cause Hair Loss. However, It Is Only For A Short Time And Is Usually Dose Related. Please Consult Your Doctor If The Hair Loss Bothers You Or Persists For A Longer Duration. && Q: Can Divaa -Od 500 Tablet Er Damage My Liver? A: Yes, Divaa -Od 500 Tablet Er Can Cause Damage To The Liver. The Risk Is More Likely To Occur During The First 6 Months Of Starting The Treatment With Divaa -Od 500 Tablet Er. Symptoms Of Liver Damage May Include Nausea Or Vomiting, Loss Of Appetite, Stomach Pain, Dark Coloured Urine, Facial Swelling, Yellowing Of The Skin Or White Of Eyes. Therefore, It Is Important To Have Liver Function Tests Done Before Starting The Medicine And. Tests Should Be Done Periodically During The First 6 Months Of Therapy, Especially In Those Who Are Likely To Be At Risk And Those With A Prior History Of Liver Disease. && Q: Can I Take Alcohol While I Am Taking Divaa -Od 500 Tablet Er? A: Avoid Alcohol Consumption While You Are On Treatment With Divaa -Od 500 Tablet Er. Taking Alcohol With This Medicine May Make You Feel More Drowsy, Light Headed Or Dizzy. && Q: What Are The Laboratory Tests Recommended Prior To Taking Divaa -Od 500 Tablet Er? A: The Doctor May Suggest Blood Tests Before Starting The Treatment With Divaa -Od 500 Tablet Er. The Tests May Include Blood Cell Count, Including Platelet Count, Bleeding Time And Coagulation Tests These Tests Are Also Advised To Avoid Any Spontaneous Bruising Or Bleeding. In Addition To This, Liver Function Tests Are Advised Before Therapy. It Is Recommended To Periodically Monitor Liver Function During The First 6 Months Of Therapy, Primarily In Those Who Seem Most At Risk And Those With A Prior History Of Liver Disease. && Q: What Should Be Done If I Start Experiencing Abdominal Pain, Nausea And Anorexia? A: If You Experience Acute Severe Abdominal Pain Along With Nausea And Vomiting, It May Be Due To Pancreatitis. Immediately Consult Your Doctor In Case You Experience These Symptoms. Your Doctor May Get Your Levels Of Serum Amylase Checked. In Case The Test Shows Positive Results For Pancreatitis, The Medication Should Be Stopped Immediately. &&

Safety Advice

Alcohol: Unsafe - Divaa -Od 500 Tablet Er May Cause Excessive Drowsiness With Alcohol. Pregnancy: Consult Your Doctor - Divaa -Od 500 Tablet Er Is Unsafe To Use During Pregnancy As There Is Definite Evidence Of Risk To The Developing Baby. However, The Doctor May Rarely Prescribe It In Some Life-Threatening Situations If The Benefits Are More Than The Potential Risks. Please Consult Your Doctor. Breast feeding: Safe If Prescribed - Divaa -Od 500 Tablet Er Is Safe To Use During Breast feeding. Human Studies Suggest That The Drug Does Not Pass Into The Breastmilk In A Significant Amount And Is Not Harmful To The Baby. Driving: Unsafe - Divaa -Od 500 Tablet Er May Cause Side Effects Which Could Affect Your Ability To Drive. Kidney: Safe If Prescribed - Divaa -Od 500 Tablet Er Is Safe To Use In Patients With Kidney Disease. No Dose Adjustment Of Divaa -Od 500 Tablet Er Is Recommended. Liver: Unsafe - Divaa -Od 500 Tablet Er Is Probably Unsafe To Use In Patients With Liver Disease And Should Be Avoided. Please Consult Your Doctor.

Interaction with Drugs

Medicine used for heart disorders like Digoxin., If you have diabetes and taking Aliskiren, do not take this medicine., Medicines used to treat depression like Lithium., Medicines that may increase blood potassium levels like salt containing potassium, potassium-sparing diuretics., ACE inhibitors and Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists (medicines used to treat high blood pressure)., Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug products (NSAIDs) used as painkillers., Blood thinners like Warfarin, Heparin., Immunosuppressives (Cyclosporin or Tacrolimus)., Medicines used to treat bacterial infections like Trimethoprim., Medicines known as Diuretics (water pills) used to treat high blood pressure like Furosemide, Hydrochlorothiazide., Medicines known as Corticosteroids are used to treat an inflamed area of body parts.

Uses

Divaa-Od 500 Tablet Is Used In The Treatment Of Epilepsy (Fits Or Seizures) And Manic Episodes Associated With Bipolar Disorder. For The Treatment Of Migraine.