Depacon Dosage WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Depacon Dosage
Depacon is generally administered by injection at your doctor's office, clinic, or hospital.1 Depacon should be administered as a 60 minute infusion (but not more than 20 mg/min) with the same frequency as the oral products, although plasma concentration monitoring and dosage adjustments may be necessary. There are oral valproate products that can be used as well.2 It is necessary to take this medication as prescribed by your health care provider.
Fast Facts:
- Depacon (divalproex sodium) is used for the treatment of convulsions, migraines, and bipolar disorder.3
- Antiepileptic medications have been associated with an increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior3
- Children under two are more likely to develop serious liver disese with this medication.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Drugs.com: Depacon
- ↑ RxList: Depacon Indications and Dosage
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 First Data Bank (via MedicineNet): Depacon
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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