Uses of Dalekine 500

Dalekine is indicated for prescription in the following cases:
Primary complete seizures: absence of consciousness (minor episodes), tonic-clonic tremors (major seizures). Myoclonus, loss of tone, coordination. Partial seizures with simple or complex symptoms. Secondary to globalization. Mixed bodies. Febrile convulsions in children Dalekine is not allowed to be prescribed in the following cases:
Patients with acute and chronic hepatitis Patients with hypersensitivity to sodium valproate or any of its ingredients. People with porphyria.

2.1. How to take Dalekine 500 is taken orally. Patients should take whole tablets, do not break or crush them to avoid affecting the medicinal properties of the drug and reducing the effectiveness of the treatment. When taking the medicine, you should drink it with plenty of filtered, boiled water. Do not drink Dalekine 500 with fruit juices, alcoholic drinks...
2.2. Dosage The dose of Dalekine 500 can be adjusted based on the patient's health, age, and weight. At that time, each patient will have an individual prescription. The following is the recommended dose of this drug:
Adults have a starting dose of about 10-15mg/kg/day and gradually increase to the optimal dose. The optimal dose is about 20-30mg/kg/day, which can be increased up to 50mg/kg/day but must be carefully monitored by the physician. The dose of Dalekine 500 for the elderly may not need to be adjusted or is lower than the adult dose. The recommended dose for children is 30mg/kg/day. In fact, there have been reports of an overdose of Dalekine 500. Therefore, if symptoms of overdose appear, the patient should be taken to the nearest medical facility for examination and treatment by a specialist. timely mind.
Patients should strictly follow the doctor's prescription for dosage during treatment with this drug. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take double the prescribed dose.

As noted, some patients experience digestive disorders when starting to use Dalekine such as: nausea, stomach pain ... Some less common side effects such as hair loss, decreased urination , increased blood ammonia without changes in biochemical tests of the liver...Some people have thrombocytopenia, anemia, leukopenia..
The above are not all side effects caused by caused by the drug Dalekine. Therefore, in the process of using the drug, if you encounter any abnormal signs, you should notify your doctor to receive timely advice and treatment.

Drug interactions can change how Dalekine 500 works or increase the effect of side effects. Therefore, tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, prescription drugs, and herbal products. Do not start, stop or change the dose of any medicine without your doctor's consent. Some drugs/drugs can interact with Dalekine 500 such as:
Sedatives, MAO inhibitors, antidepressants Dalekine increases the concentration of phenobarbital Mefloquine increases the metabolism of Dalekine and has a seizure effect. Co-administration of valproate with strong protein binding agents such as aspirin increases the concentration of free valproate. The concentration of valproate is increased (due to decreased metabolism in the liver) when the drug is used in combination with erythromycin or cimetidine. In addition, patients should also be aware that some drugs, including Dalekine, can interact with certain foods or alcohol. Therefore, you need to consult a specialist about taking the drug with food, alcohol and tobacco.
In addition, your medical condition may affect the use of this medicine. Tell your doctor if you have any health problems.

Before taking the drug, you must be regularly examined and monitored by your doctor.:
Patients are usually asked to perform a biochemical test of liver function before starting treatment. Patients with impaired renal function with an increase in free valproic acid in the serum will have a reduced dose of the drug. Dalekine can interfere with surgery, so patients should inform their treating doctor about the use of this medicine (if undergoing surgery). Pregnant and lactating women should use caution when using Dalekine. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and risks of taking the drug.