aloval 300mg tablet cr - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is aloval 300mg tablet cr used for?
Arkaval 200mg Tablet (Sodium Valproate) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Sodium Valproate (300mg), which Increases GABA levels in the brain by inhibiting GABA transaminase and enhancing. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Sodium Valproate
- Manufacturer: Enrico Pharmaceuticals
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ aloval 300mg tablet cr Uses & Benefits
Epilepsy (generalized and partial seizures), Bipolar disorder (mania), Migraine prophylaxis
Off-label uses: Neuropathic pain, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Aggression in dementia
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Sodium Valproate |
| Brand Name | Arkaval 200mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Enrico Pharmaceuticals |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Sodium channel modulators (AED) |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC); protect from moisture and light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Increases GABA levels in the brain by inhibiting GABA transaminase and enhancing GABA synthesis; also blocks voltage-gated sodium channels and T-type calcium channels.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take aloval 300mg tablet cr
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of aloval 300mg tablet cr
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Tremor
- Weight gain
- Hair loss
- Thrombocytopenia
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Pancreatitis
- Hyperammonemic encephalopathy
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Bone marrow suppression
- Teratogenicity
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Reversible hearing loss
- Vasculitis
- Enuresis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Carbamazepine | Major | Decreased valproate levels; increased carbamazepine toxicity. |
| Lamotrigine | Major | Increased risk of Stevens-Johnson syndrome; lamotrigine levels increased. |
| Phenytoin | Major | Altered phenytoin levels; increased valproate toxicity. |
| Warfarin | Moderate | Increased bleeding risk. |
| Aspirin | Moderate | Increased valproate levels and toxicity. |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Carbamazepine
- Lamotrigine
- Phenytoin
- Phenobarbital
- Rifampin
- Topiramate
โก Moderate Interactions
- Aspirin
- Warfarin
- Cimetidine
- Erythromycin
- Felbamate
- Fluoxetine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Charcoal
- Cholestyramine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may delay absorption but does not affect extent; avoid grapefruit juice (theoretical).
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may increase CNS depression and hepatotoxicity risk.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to valproate, Active liver disease, Significant hepatic dysfunction, Urea cycle disorders, Porphyria
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function tests, Complete blood count, Serum valproate levels (therapeutic: 50-100 mcg/mL), Ammonia levels if symptoms of hyperammonemia
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; caution advised; benefits may outweigh risks.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; activated charcoal if recent ingestion; hemodialysis may be considered; naloxone ineffective.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.