Epilex 500mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

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Epilex 500 MG Description

Epilex 500mg tablet is an anti-epileptic medicine containing sodium valproate and used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder.

Product Summary

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Contains	Sodium Valproate(500.0 Mg)
Uses	treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder
Side effects	nausea, vomiting, headache, hair loss, liver injury, diarrhea
Therapy	ANTI-EPILEPTIC

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Uses

Contraindications

Side effects

Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Epilex 500 MG

Treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder

Contraindications of Epilex 500 MG

Active liver disease
Personal or family history of severe liver dysfunction
Patients with known urea cycle disorder
Porphyria
Mitochondrial disorder caused by mutations in nuclear gene encoding
Women of childbearing potential
Allergy to the active components of this tablet

Side effects of Epilex 500 MG

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Gingival disorder
Liver injury
Tremor
Extrapyramidal disorder
Headache
Memory impairment
Confusional state
Hallucinations
Agitation
Hair loss
Anaemia
Thrombocytopenia
Haemorrhage

Precautions and Warnings of Epilex 500 MG

Pregnancy

Can I use Epilex Tablet during pregnancy?

You should not use Epilex tablets during pregnancy as this medicine has shown evidence of abnormal pregnancy outcomes. If you think you might be pregnant while taking the medication, contact your doctor immediately.

Breast Feeding

Is it safe to take Epilex Tablet while breastfeeding?

Since sodium valproate gets into breast milk at small levels, it is unlikely to damage your infant. However, please consult your doctor before starting this medication.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed an Epilex tablet?

It is safe to drive, but if any side effects are observed, like dizziness, it may affect your ability to drive.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Epilex Tablet?

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Epilex tablets, which may worsen the side effects.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have liver damage, including hepatic failure
You have an abnormally low prothrombin rate
You have pancreatitis
You are on oral contraceptives
You are taking oestrogen-containing medicines
You are planning a pregnancy
You have mitochondrial disease
You are allergic to sodium valproate
You are taking herbal medications or other nutritional supplements

Mode of Action of Epilex 500 MG

How Does It Work?

Sodium valproate is an anticonvulsant that reduces excessive electrical activity in the brain, preventing epileptic seizures.

Directions for Use of Epilex 500 MG

Take the tablet as prescribed by the doctor
Do not break, chew or crush the tablet
Swallow the tablet as a whole
Take it with or without food as advised by the doctor

Interactions of Epilex 500 MG

Interactions with other medicines

Sodium valproate, when given with other antipsychotics, MAO inhibitors, antidepressants and benzodiazepines, may potentiate the effects of other psychotropics
Valproic acid, when co-administered with olanzapine, decreases its serum lithium levels
Phenobarbital plasma concentration levels increase when administered with sodium valproate
Sodium valproate increases primidone plasma levels with exacerbation of its adverse effects
Phenytoin total plasma concentration decreases when co-administered with sodium valproate
Concomitant use of carbamazepine may potentiate its toxic effect
Zidovudine toxicity may occur when taken with sodium valproate
Severe skin rashes may be observed when sodium valproate is used with lamotrigine as it reduces the metabolism of lamotrigine and increases its mean half-life

Storage and disposal of Epilex 500 MG

Do not store above 25°C
Store the tablets in the original package
Keep it in a cool and dry place and protect it from moisture
Do not flush the expired or unneeded tablets; instead, talk to your pharmacist regarding the safe way to discard them

Dosage of Epilex 500 MG

Overdose

Overdoes might occur if you accidentally consume more than the prescribed dose. You may feel sick, have a headache, have breathing problems, etc.; if any of these symptoms are seen, please get in touc...

Missed a Dose

If you forgot to take the tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is approaching, skip the dose and return to your regular dosage regimen. Do not take two tablets at once.

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Shatrugan Ganpatrao

MBBS

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Tushar Ghawate

MBBS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Should I make any lifestyle changes during the course of medication?

A: Practising yoga daily, exercising, getting enough sleep at night, and limiting exposure to seizure inducing materials may help prevent seizures to some extent. However, it would help if you continued to take the medication regularly on time for the best effects.

Q: I am experiencing hair loss after taking this medicine for a week. Is this normal?

A: Hair thinning is one of the common side effects of this tablet; however, you do not need to worry as the hair regrowth begins typically within a few months after you have reduced the dose or stopped using this tablet.

Q: What happens if I stop taking Epilex 500mg tablet?

A: You should not stop taking this tablet abruptly as it may increase the frequency of seizures. Always consult the doctor if you want to stop the medicine.

References

Product Details

Brand

EPILEX

Country of Origin

India

Expires on or After

13/02/2025

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