Valparin 400mg Injection is used for the treatment of epilepsy (seizures). It controls seizures by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Valparin 400mg Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better as stopping the medication without talking to the doctor may cause non-stop seizures and can endanger life. Be careful if you are using birth control pills as this medicine may interfere with the working of contraceptives. Common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, dizziness, and sleepiness, constipation, and weight gain among others. Most side effects wear off, but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. Long-term treatment can cause weakness in your bones (osteoporosis), increasing your risk of breaking a bone. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, meningitis or depression, or suicidal thoughts. Also let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, this medicine can be taken if clearly needed but the dose may be adjusted. You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine.

• Blurred vision
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Sleepiness
• Hair loss
• Weight gain
• Tremors
• Double vision
• Weakness
• Stomach pain
• Increased appetite

If you miss a dose of Valparin 400mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class::Valproic Acid Derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::NEURO CNS|Action Class::Sodium channel modulators (AED)

• Q. Q. How is Valparin 400mg Injection administered??
  Ans: Valparin 400mg Injection is administered by or under the supervision of a healthcare professional or a doctor and should never be self-administered. It may be given slowly into a vein (intravenously) or by infusion using a separate intravenous line in normal saline, dextrose 5%, or dextrose saline. The dose depends on the individual’s age and body weight. Each vial of Valparin 400mg Injection is for single-dose injection only and should be discarded after use.
• Q. Q. I have gained weight after I started using Valparin 400mg Injection. Is it because of this medicine? What should I do??
  Ans: Yes, weight gain can occur with the use of Valparin 400mg Injection. To control your weight, you should have a healthy balanced diet and exercise regularly. Talk to your doctor if you have any other concerns.
• Q. Q. Does Valparin 400mg Injection affect the working of birth control pills??
  Ans: Yes, Valparin 400mg Injection does not have any effect on the working of birth control pills. However, contraceptives (birth control pills) may interfere with the working of Valparin 400mg Injection and seizures may occur. It is important that you inform your doctor that you are using birth control pills. Your doctor will keep a track on your response to the treatment and monitor the Valparin 400mg Injection levels in your blood levels.
• Q. Q. Is it safe to take Valparin 400mg Injection for long term??
  Ans: Many patients can safely take Valparin 400mg Injection for a long time. Rarely, long-term use of Valparin 400mg Injection may weaken your bones, thereby increasing their chances of breaking easily (osteoporosis and osteopenia). If you are taking Valparin 400mg Injection for a long time, get regular check ups done for bone health.
• Q. Q. I am concerned because I have heard that Valparin 400mg Injection causes hair loss. Is it true??
  Ans: Valparin 400mg Injection may cause thinning of hair, change of hair colour and even hair loss. If you are concerned, talk to your doctor if it is possible to reduce the dose of Valparin 400mg Injection. Your hair may regrow after either reducing your dose or switching to a different medicine.

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