Valance Od 500Mg Tab

Overview
This medicine helps in managing seizures, stabilising mood, and preventing some types of headaches. It supports the brain in functioning more smoothly when its electrical activity or mood regulation is disturbed.

How It Works
Once taken, the medicine converts into an active form in the body. It increases the levels of a calming brain chemical called GABA, and also reduces over‑reactive signalling in the brain by calming nerve activity.

Common Uses

• Controlling seizures (epilepsy)

• Managing manic or mood‑swings in mood disorders

• Prevention of certain kinds of migraine headaches

Key Benefits

• Helps reduce and control episodes of seizures

• Stabilises mood and reduces manic or rapidly changing mood episodes

• Can help prevent recurrent migraines

Safety & Precautions

• Should be taken exactly as prescribed; do not change dose or stop suddenly

• Regular check‑ups may be needed for liver health and overall monitoring

• Inform doctor if you have liver problems or other major health conditions before using it

• Use with caution during pregnancy or if planning pregnancy, as this type of medicine may pose risks

Scientific Literature (External Links)

• Valproate: a practical review of its uses in neurological and psychiatric disorders

• Divalproex sodium: anticonvulsant efficacy in epilepsy and bipolar disorder

• Safety and efficacy of divalproex sodium monotherapy in partial epilepsy — clinical study