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Depakote and Depakote ER can cause severe liver damage that may lead to death in extreme cases
Valproate (val proe' ate) is a carboxylic acid derivative that appears to act by increasing brain levels of gamma aminobutyric acid
1) •Fetal Risk, particularly neural tube defects and other major Go to: NONALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE: DEFINITION Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a group of diseases characterized by steatosis and the
liver function tests should be performed prior to therapy and at frequent intervals thereafter, especially during the first six months
Monitor patients closely and perform liver function tests prior to therapy and at frequent intervals thereafter, especially during the first 6 months
Side effects explained FAQs Weight gain Withdrawal symptoms Warnings What to ask your doctor Q&A Depakote and Depakote ER (divalproex) are prescription
liver function tests should be performed prior to therapy and at frequent intervals thereafter, especially during the first six months
Doctors must also watch patients for life-threatening pancreatitis, birth defects and suicidal thoughts
Usually it occurs in children younger than 2 years old and in elderly patients and commonly in the first 6 months of the treatment
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To learn more about Depakote’s side effects, view the prescribing information for Depakote DR tablets, Depakote ER tablets, and Depakote Sprinkle capsules
For most patients, this is greater than 5% of the body weight
[1] DILI can be classified based on clinical presentation (hepatocellular, cholestatic, or mixed), mechanism of hepatotoxicity, or histological appearance from a liver biopsy
We study 51,553 people who have side effects when taking Depakote
2) • Birth Defects; Depakote Sprinkle Capsules can cause fetal harm when taken during pregnancy (5
In some people, hyperammonemia may be clinically significant, resulting in hyperammonemic encephalopathy, which may be severe
liver function tests should be performed prior to therapy and at frequent intervals thereafter, especially during the first six months
accordingly, the use of depakote tablets in women of Divalproex sodium may cause serious allergic reactions affecting multiple body organs (eg, liver or kidney)
Valproic acid (VPA) is a branched short-chain fatty acid derived from naturally occurring valeric acid
The liver is a major organ with multiple functions
Most laboratory liver tests are not actual tests of liver function, although hepatic function can be inferred from prothrombin times (international normalized ratio Canadian Brand Name
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Onset of antidepressant-associated hepatotoxicity varies from 5 days to 3
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However, other conditions with increased destruction of red blood cells also can cause elevated bilirubin levels despite normal liver function
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Because of the widespread use of the comprehensive metabolic profile testing that is done in routine practice to screen those who present Since the liver and kidney are the main organs involved in the elimination of most drugs, their dysfunction can have important effects on the disposition of antiepileptic drugs