publisher 1st baron verulam Depacon Generic Name: Valproate Injection (val PROE ate) Brand Name: Depacon Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Warning This medicine may cause very bad and sometimes deadly liver problems. This most often happens within the first 6 months of using Depacon (valproate injection). Call your doctor if you see dark urine, are feeling tired, are not hungry, have an upset stomach, are throwing up, or have yellowing of the skin or eyes. In patients who have seizures, loss of seizure control may happen. Have your blood work checked. Talk with your doctor. Children under 2 years are at greater risk of deadly liver problems. Those who take more than 1 seizure drug or who have a metabolic disorder, a very bad seizure disorder along with mental retardation, or certain brain problems are at highest risk. Talk with the doctor. There is a greater risk of liver failure and death in patients who have a genetic liver problem caused by a mitochondrial disorder like Alpers Huttenlocher syndrome. You may need to have a genetic test to check for this health problem. If you have or may have mitochondrial disorders do not take this medicine before talking with your doctor. This medicine may cause very bad birth defects if you take it while you are pregnant. It can also cause the child to have a lower IQ. Do not take Depacon to prevent migraine headaches if you are pregnant. If you are pregnant and take this medicine for seizures or bipolar disorder, talk to your doctor to see if you need to keep taking Depacon. If you are able to get pregnant, you must use birth control that you can trust while you take this medicine. If you get pregnant while taking Depacon, call your doctor right away. This medicine may cause very bad and sometimes deadly pancreas problems (pancreatitis). This may happen soon after use as well as many years after use. Signs of pancreatitis include belly pain, upset stomach, throwing up, or not feeling hungry. Call your doctor right away if you have any of these signs. Uses of Depacon: It is used to treat seizures. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. Slideshow Epilepsy in Adults: A Healthcare Professional's Guide What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Depacon? If you have an allergy to this medicine or any part of Depacon. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have any of these health problems: Liver disease or a urea cycle disorder. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Depacon with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Depacon? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert or have clear eyesight until you see how Depacon affects you. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. Talk with your doctor before you drink alcohol or use other drugs and natural products that slow your actions. This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take this medicine. You may bleed more easily. Be careful and avoid injury. Use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor. High blood levels of ammonia have happened with Depacon (valproate injection). This can lead to certain brain problems. In some people, this has been deadly. Talk with the doctor. Some people have had certain brain problems without high blood levels of ammonia. Sometimes, these brain problems have gone back to normal after this medicine was stopped. However, sometimes they have not fully gone back to normal. Talk with the doctor. A very bad and sometimes deadly reaction has happened with Depacon. Most of the time, this reaction has signs like fever, rash, or swollen glands with problems in body organs like the liver, kidney, blood, heart, muscles and joints, or lungs. Talk with the doctor. Patients who take this medicine may be at a greater risk of having thoughts or actions of suicide. The risk may be greater in people who have had these thoughts or actions in the past. Call the doctor right away if signs like low mood (depression), nervousness, restlessness, grouchiness, panic attacks, or changes in mood or actions are new or worse. Call the doctor right away if any thoughts or actions of suicide occur. This medicine may affect how much of some other drugs are in your body. If you are taking other drugs, talk with your doctor. You may need to have your blood work checked more closely while taking Depacon with your other drugs. Some other drugs may affect how much of this medicine is in your body. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to see if any of your other drugs may interact with Depacon. If you are 65 or older, use this medicine with care. You could have more side effects. Use with care in children. Talk with the doctor. This medicine may cause harm to the unborn baby if you take it while you are pregnant. If you are pregnant or you get pregnant while taking Depacon, call your doctor right away. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Depacon) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. It is given as an infusion into a vein over a period of time. What do I do if I miss a dose? Call your doctor to find out what to do. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of infection like fever, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, or wound that will not heal. Signs of high ammonia levels like a heartbeat that does not feel normal, breathing that is not normal, feeling confused, pale skin, slow heartbeat, seizures, sweating, throwing up, or twitching. Chest pain. Swelling in the arms or legs. Change in eyesight. Memory problems or loss. Feeling very tired or weak. Change in balance. Trouble walking. Any unexplained bruising or bleeding. Purple spots or redness of the skin. Not able to pass urine or change in how much urine is passed. Swollen gland. Muscle pain or weakness. Joint pain or swelling. Shakiness. If seizures are worse or not the same after starting Depacon. Change in the way you act. Not able to control eye movements. Ringing in ears. Feeling cold. Feeling very sleepy. What are some other side effects of Depacon? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Headache. Upset stomach or throwing up. Dizziness. Feeling sleepy. Hard stools (constipation). Loose stools (diarrhea). Belly pain. Not able to sleep. Feeling more or less hungry. Weight gain or loss. Hair loss. Feeling tired or weak. Feeling nervous and excitable. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Depacon? If you need to store this medicine at home, talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about how to store it. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about Depacon, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about Depacon (valproate injection). It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using Depacon. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about Depacon (valproic acid) Side Effects During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group Pricing & Coupons 0 Reviews Add your own review/rating Generic Availability Drug class: fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants Consumer resources Depacon (Advanced Reading) Other brands: Depakene , Valproate Sodium , Stavzor Professional resources Depacon (FDA) Related treatment guides Epilepsy Hyperekplexia Seizure Prevention Seizures} Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only Pregnancy Category Risk depends on usage N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Depacon Rating No Reviews - Be the first! 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