Manufacturer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Sodium Valproate(300mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet Cr
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Torvate 300 Tablet CR 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.
Torvate 300 Tablet CR is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Sodium valproate (VPA) was first marketed in the United States in 1978. In this pilot study of pharmacokinetics and toxicity, VPA was added to the treatment regimens of 20 patients (10 adults and 10 children) with intractable seizures. The drug was absorbed and excreted rapidly; the mean half-life was 9.6 hours.
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 Torvate
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
high amount of ammonium in the blood
low amount of albumin proteins in the blood
porphyria
decreased blood platelets
suicidal thoughts
depression
organic mental disorder
liver problems
acute inflammation of the pancreas
pregnancy
ornithine carbamoyltransferase deficiency
hereditary disease causing neurologic dysfunction
urea cycle disorder
Torvate 300 Tablet CR 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 Torvate 300 Tablet CR.
Torvate 300 Tablet CR 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
Valproate sodium.
neuropathic pain.
migraine.
birth defects.
bipolar disorder.
epilepsy.
depression.
liver disease.
urea cycle disorders.
suicidal tendency.
HIV/CMV.
thrombocytopenia.
thyroid function tests.
urine ketone test.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Torvate 300 Tablet CR is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Torvate 300 Tablet CR, 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. Torvate 300 Tablet CR is to be taken with food.
Q. For how long should I take Torvate 300 Tablet CR to cure my epilepsy completely?
Torvate 300 Tablet CR 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 Torvate 300 Tablet CR?
You should not stop taking Torvate 300 Tablet CR 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 Torvate 300 Tablet CR. Is it because of this medicine? What should I do?
Yes, weight gain can occur with the use of Torvate 300 Tablet CR. 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 Torvate 300 Tablet CR affect the working of birth control pills?
Yes, Torvate 300 Tablet CR does not have any effect on the working of birth control pills. However, contraceptives (birth control pills) may interfere with the working of Torvate 300 Tablet CR 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 Torvate 300 Tablet CR levels in your blood levels.
Q. Is it safe to take Torvate 300 Tablet CR for long term?
Many patients can safely take Torvate 300 Tablet CR for a long time. Rarely, long-term use of Torvate 300 Tablet CR may weaken your bones, thereby increasing their chances of breaking easily (osteoporosis and osteopenia). If you are taking Torvate 300 Tablet CR for a long time, get regular check ups done for bone health.
Q. I am concerned because I have heard that Torvate 300 Tablet CR causes hair loss. Is it true?
Torvate 300 Tablet CR 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 Torvate 300 Tablet CR. Your hair may regrow after either reducing your dose or switching to a different medicine.
