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Depacon
valproate sodium
Black Box Warnings .
Brand Discontinued in US
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Contraindications / Cautions .
- Brand Discontinued in US
Drug Interactions .
Overview
valproic acid
GABA modulator
- UGT1A4 substrate
- UGT1A9 substrate
- UGT2B7 substrate
- epoxide hydrolase inhibitor
- UGT1A9 inhibitor
- UGT2B7 inhibitor
- UGT2B15 inhibitor
- CYP1A2 inducer, weak
- UGT1A1 inducer
- affected by altered fat absorption
- antiepileptic agent
- antiplatelet effects
- binds to anion exchange resin/polymer
- carnitine depletor
- CNS depression
- hyperammonemia
- myelosuppressive effects
Contraindicated
Avoid/Use Alternative
Monitor/Modify Tx
Caution Advised
Adverse Reactions .
Serious Reactions
- Brand Discontinued in US
Common Reactions
- Brand Discontinued in US
Safety/Monitoring .
Brand Discontinued in US
Look/Sound-Alike Drug Names
Depacon confused with: Decadron
Formulary .
No Formulary Selected
Manufacturer/Pricing .
Manufacturer: AbbVie Inc.
DEA/FDA: Discontinued
Pricing
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