Manufacturer: Lupin Ltd
Salt Composition : Sodium Valproate(200mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Kronostar 200mg Tablet can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. This may increase gradually until your condition is stable. This medicine may take several weeks to work but it is important to take it regularly to get the benefit. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel fine, unless your doctor advises you to. You may have more seizures, or your bipolar disorder may get worse.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, dizziness, sleepiness, constipation, diarrhea, double vision, and weight gain among many others. Most side effects wear off, but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. Long-term treatment can cause weakness in your bones (osteoporosis), increasing your risk of breaking a bone.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, meningitis or depression, or suicidal thoughts. Also let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine, including contraceptive pills. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, the dose may be adjusted. You should avoid driving or riding a bicycle if this medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy. You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine.
Kronostar Tablet is a combination medicine that acts by increasing the release of certain chemical in the brain that regulates the electrical activity in the brain.
Sodium valproate is an anticonvulsant (or anti-epileptic) medicine. It prevents epileptic seizures by reducing excessive electrical activity in your brain. It's not fully understood how this medicine works for treating bipolar disorder.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Kronostar
Headache
Dizziness
Blurred vision
Nausea
Vomiting
Sleepiness
Hair loss
Weight gain
Tremors
Double vision
Impaired coordination
Weakness
Increased appetite
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Abdominal pain
Abnormal thoughts
Diarrhea
Depression
Constipation
Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
Weight loss
Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways)
Breathlessness
Low blood platelets
Hay fever
Nervousness
Ecchymosis (discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath)
Flu-like symptoms
Fever
Memory loss
Indigestion
Infection
Peripheral edema
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sodium Valproate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Bleeding
Depression
Suicidal Tendency
Pancreatitis
Liver Disease
Kronostar 200mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Kronostar 200mg Tablet.
Kronostar 200mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Monitor the baby for unusual bruising or bleeding, jaundice and other signs of liver damage.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Temporary alternative to oral valproate in patients with complex partial seizures, simple and complex absence seizures, and multiple seizure types that include absence seizures.
SODIUM VALPROATE may have interaction with pain killers (aspirin), anti-epileptics (phenobarbital, primidone, phenytoin, carbamazepine, topiramate, acetazolamide, lamotrigine, felbamate), blood thinner (warfarin), anti-HIV (zidovudine, lopinavir, ritonavir), anti-depressant (moclobemide, selegiline, linezolid, amitriptyline, sertraline), anti-psychotic (quetiapine, olanzapine, risperidone), calcium channel blocker (nimodipine), anaesthetic (propofol), hormone (oestrogen, levonorgestrel), anti-malarial (mefloquine, chloroquine), antacid (cimetidine), antibiotics (imipenem, meropenem, rifampicin, erythromycin), bile-acid sequestrant (cholestyramine), benzodiazepine (clonazepam, diazepam).
Do not chew, crush or break it. Kronostar 200mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Kronostar 200mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
Practice yoga every day.
Get enough sleep at nighttime.
Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/laptop.
Take your medication on time.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Monitor your weight during treatment with this medicine as it can cause weight gain.
It may cause cosmetic side effects such as increased hair growth on face, acne and thinning of hair. Talk to your doctor if this bothers you.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Kronostar 200mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. For how long should I take Kronostar 200mg Tablet to cure my epilepsy completely?
Kronostar 200mg Tablet does not cure your condition, it only prevents the seizures from occurring. Therefore, you will have to keep on taking it, maybe for years. Consult your doctor if you face any problems while taking this medicine.
Q. What happens if I stop taking Kronostar 200mg Tablet?
You should not stop taking Kronostar 200mg Tablet suddenly. It should be discontinued gradually. Stopping it suddenly may increase the chances of recurrence of seizures. Always consult your doctor if you feel the need to stop taking this medicine.
Q. I have gained weight after I started using Kronostar 200mg Tablet. Is it because of this medicine? What should I do?
Yes, weight gain can occur with the use of Kronostar 200mg Tablet. To control your weight, you should have a healthy balanced diet and exercise regularly. Talk to your doctor if you have any other concerns.
Q. Does Kronostar 200mg Tablet affect the working of birth control pills?
Yes, Kronostar 200mg Tablet does not have any effect on the working of birth control pills. However, contraceptives (birth control pills) may interfere with the working of Kronostar 200mg Tablet and seizures may occur. It is important that you inform your doctor that you are using birth control pills. Your doctor will keep a track on your response to the treatment and monitor the Kronostar 200mg Tablet levels in your blood levels.
Q. Is it safe to take Kronostar 200mg Tablet for long term?
Many patients can safely take Kronostar 200mg Tablet for a long time. Rarely, long-term use of Kronostar 200mg Tablet may weaken your bones, thereby increasing their chances of breaking easily (osteoporosis and osteopenia). If you are taking Kronostar 200mg Tablet for a long time, get regular check ups done for bone health.
Q. I am concerned because I have heard that Kronostar 200mg Tablet causes hair loss. Is it true?
Kronostar 200mg Tablet may cause thinning of hair, change of hair colour and even hair loss. If you are concerned, talk to your doctor if it is possible to reduce the dose of Kronostar 200mg Tablet. Your hair may regrow after either reducing your dose or switching to a different medicine.
