Depakote
Formulated to alleviate neural hyperarousal to support seizure threshold management and target bipolar mood swings.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Divalproex
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 125mg · 250mg · 500mg · 750mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Depakote, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Depakote vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Depakote details
- Alternative names
- divalproex sodium
- Therapeutic class
- Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Anticonvulsant
- Minor side effects
- nausea; somnolence; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- weight gain; thrombocytopenia; alopecia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- AbbVie
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Aspirin; Lamotrigine; Carbamazepine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over two years, adolescents, and adults.
Contraindications
active hepatic disease; mitochondrial disorders (POLG mutation); pregnancy (for migraine prophylaxis)
Serious side effects
severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; acute pancreatitis, requires immediate medical attention; suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate neural hyperarousal to support seizure threshold management and target bipolar mood swings.
Mechanism of action
Enhances GABA neurotransmitter levels in cerebral synapses, blocking high-frequency neuronal firing and reducing cellular hyperexcitability.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D/X: High risk of congenital malformations and developmental delay. Contraindicated for migraine prevention. Breastfeeding: Caution advised.
What you will receive
Depakote is the originator brand name, made by AbbVie. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with AbbVie.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Divalproex is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.