VALPORATE CHRONO 200 Tablet 10's

taking VALPORATE CHRONO 200 TABLET may include dizziness, headache, sleep disorders, clumsiness/unsteadiness, trembling of hands and arms and nervousness. Consult your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen or persist. USES OF VALPORATE CHRONO 200 TABLET Manage epilepsy Manage bipolar disorders HOW VALPORATE CHRONO 200 TABLET WORKSVALPORATE CHRONO 200 TABLET helps in managing epilepsy, where sodium valproate and valproic acid effectively increases the GABA (a neurotransmitter/chemical messenger) concentration in the central nervous system by reducing its degradation. It also blocks certain ion channels which reduce high-frequency neuronal activity in the brain, thereby reliving seizure activity. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake VALPORATE CHRONO 200 TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water with or after food. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF VALPORATE CHRONO 200 TABLETCOMMON headache sleep disorders clumsiness or unsteadiness trembling of hands and arms nervousness changing moods blurred vision ringing in ears deafness dizziness flu abdominal or stomach pain heartburn nausea and vomiting diarrhoea skin rash hair loss or thinning of hair back pain change in menstrual periods lack or loss of strength mental confusion aggression convulsion memory problems becoming unreactive bedwetting signs of liver damage such as skin and eyes that appear yellowish (jaundice), abdominal pain and swelling. signs of inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) such as upper abdominal pain, abdomen tenderness, fever and rapid pulse signs of Fanconi syndrome (a disorder of kidney tubes) such as excessive thirst, urination, vomiting overgrown gum tissue agitation disturbance in attention abnormal behaviour hyperactivity learning disorder UNCOMMON unusual bleeding or bruising abnormal dreams anxiety feeling sad irritability pain in joints cough constipation dry eyes spots before the eyes ear infection ear pain runny nose dental pain bloating muscle pains or stiffness tiredness weight gain or loss learning disorder coma loss of muscle control brittle bones and fractures shortness of breath chest pain blood clotting problems RAREStop taking VALPORATE CHRONO 200 TABLET and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects: signs of allergic reactions such as swelling of the face, lips, eyelids, throat and tongue, which may cause difficulty in breathing and swallowing signs of altered levels of ammonia in the blood characterized by vomiting, balance issues and lack of alertness signs of liver problems characterized by nausea, vomiting, tiredness, sleepiness, weakness, stomach pain, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eye signs of inflammation of the pancreas characterized by acute abdominal pain chest pain shortness of breath hallucinations suicidal thoughts psychosis (mental disorder causing disconnection from reality) toxic epidermal necrolysis (life-threatening skin disorder causing widespread skin pain, rashes, blisters, sores and crusting) Steven-Johnson syndrome (a skin disorder characterized by painful rashes and blisters on the skin) anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction characterized by shortness of breath, fainting or fastened heartbeat) erythema multiforme (a skin condition characterized by raised red rashes on the skin) polycystic ovarian syndrome (a disorder of ovaries characterized by irregular periods, hair growth on the skin, acne and weight gain) brain diseases such as cerebral pseudo atrophy (loss of brain cells), encephalopathy (disease altering brain structure and functions) and coma (loss of consciousness) signs of thrombocytopenia (a condition marked by decreased platelet count) such as spontaneous bruising or bleeding signs of agranulocytosis (severe decrease of white blood cells or bone marrow failure) such as fever and breathing difficulty signs of anaemia (decreased red blood cell count) as weakness, dizziness, pale skin and shortness of breath signs of macrocytosis (abnormally increased red blood cell size) such as brittle nails, loss of weight or diarrhoea signs of pancytopenia (decreased blood cells and platelets) such as weakness, dizziness, pale skin and shortness of breath drowsiness change in consciousness level (including coma) confusion memory loss abnormal behaviour such as changes in attention, concentration, mood, hallucinations or fits of more frequency and severity signs of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland) such as tiredness or weight gain signs of pleural effusion (build-up of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and the chest) such as breathing difficulty and pain increase in the number and severity of convulsions signs of rhabdomyolysis (a disorder caused by the breakdown of muscle tissue) such as muscle pain and weakness signs of systemic lupus erythematosus (autoimmune disorder) such as joint pain, fever, fatigue or rash signs of increased ammonia in the blood, such as problems in balancing and co-ordination, feeling lethargic or less alert associated with vomiting shakiness (tremor) jerky muscle movements unsteadiness when walking due to parkinsonism (brain disorder), extrapyramidal disorder or ataxia (a disorder marked by impaired coordination) uncontrollable and rapid movement of the eyes signs of kidney disease such as renal failure, tubulointerstitial nephritis such as blood in the urine, fever, increased or decreased urine output, weakness, confusion signs of Fanconi syndrome (a disorder of kidney tubes) such as excessive thirst, urination and vomiting manifest as reduced urinary output or blood in the urine signs of decreased blood sodium levels such as confusion confusion that occurs due to decreased sodium levels in blood and syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) secretion (a condition marked by high levels of the antidiuretic hormone that causes retention of water in the body)