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Encorate 100mg Injection 5ml
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT ENCORATE 100MG INJECTION
ENCORATE 100MG INJECTION contains Sodium valproate, which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-convulsant. It is used in the management of epilepsy (fits). Epilepsy is a central nervous system (neurological) disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations and sometimes loss of awareness. Symptoms include temporary confusion, staring spells, stiff muscles, uncontrollable jerking movements of the arms and legs, loss of consciousness or awareness, fear, anxiety or déjà vu.
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HOW ENCORATE 100MG INJECTION WORKS
ENCORATE 100MG INJECTION increases concentrations of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) which reduces neuronal excitability by inhibiting nerve transmission in the brain, probably due to inhibition of the enzymes responsible for the breakdown of GABA.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
ENCORATE 100MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse as a slow infusion into the veins (intravenously). Your doctor will decide the right dose and duration depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ENCORATE 100MG INJECTION
COMMON
- stomach pain, feeling or being sick
- diarrhea
- dry or sore mouth or swollen gums
- shakes (tremors) in a part of your body or unusual eye movements
- feeling tired or sleepy
- headache
- weight gain
- thinning hair or changes to the color or texture of your hair
- irregular or delayed periods
- pain at the injection site
RARE
Stop receiving ENCORATE 100MG INJECTION and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- thoughts of harming or killing yourself
- an allergic reaction (rash, joint pain, fever (systemic lupus erythematosus), swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue, lymph node enlargement and possible impairment of other organs
- liver problems and problems of the pancreas may show as a sudden illness (feeling and being sick many times; being very tired, sleepy and weak, stomach pain, jaundice, loss of appetite, swelling of legs, worsening of fits
- skin rash or skin lesions with a pink/red ring and a pale center which may be itchy, scaly or filled with fluid (on the palms or soles of your feet, can be erythema multiforme)
- blistering or bleeding of the skin around the lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genitals, flu-like symptoms and fever (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
- severe blistering rash where layers of the skin may peel off to leave large areas of raw exposed skin over the body, unwell, fever, chills and aching muscles (toxic epidermal necrolysis)
- bruising more easily and getting more infections than usual (thrombocytopenia), blood clotting problems
- changes in mood, loss of memory, lack of concentration and coma
- hypothyroidism, which may cause tiredness or weight gain
- breathing difficulty and pain due to inflammation of the lungs
- changes in behavior including being very alert and sometimes also aggressive, hyperactive and unusual or inappropriate behavior
- changes in the amount of ammonia in the blood (being sick, problems with balance and co-ordination, feeling lethargic or less alert)
- feeling shaky (tremor), sleepy or unsteady when walking or jerky muscle movements.
- rapid, uncontrollable movement of the eyes
- increase in the number and severity of convulsions
- liver damage, inflammation of the pancreas, bedwetting, renal dysfunction, overgrowth of gum tissue, aggression, agitation, disturbance in attention, abnormal behavior, hyperactivity and learning disorder in children
- kidney disease or kidney problems (renal failure, tubulointerstitial nephritis and Fanconi syndrome) which may manifest as reduced urinary output or blood in the urine
- confusion, which could be due to decreased levels of sodium in your blood (Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) secretion)
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Stomach pain:
Try to rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly. Keep a heating pad. Consult your doctor if any of your symptoms get worse.
Diarrhea:
Drink lots of water or fruit juice to keep yourself hydrated. Consult your doctor if any of your symptoms get worse.
Feeling or being sick:
Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oily or spicy meals. Consult your doctor if any of your symptoms get worse.
Headache:
Avoid bright lights, take enough rest and drink more water. Consult your doctor if any of your symptoms get worse.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
ENCORATE 100MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women or if you are planning to have a baby as it can cause birth defects and behavioral/learning problems in the baby. if you are a woman able to have a baby, you must not take it unless you use an effective method of birth control (contraception) during your entire> management. Do not stop taking this medicine or contraception, until you have discussed this with your doctor. Consult your doctor before receiving ENCORATE 100MG INJECTION.
BREASTFEEDING
Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before receiving ENCORATE 100MG INJECTION as very little medicine might pass through the breastmilk. Consult your doctor if you can breastfeed or not receive the medicine during the> management.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or use machines while receiving ENCORATE 100MG INJECTION as it can make you sleepy.
ALCOHOL
Do not consume alcohol while receiving ENCORATE 100MG INJECTION as it can worsen the side effects.
KIDNEY
ENCORATE 100MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. The dose will be adjusted by your doctor. Consult your doctor before receiving ENCORATE 100MG INJECTION.
LIVER
ENCORATE 100MG INJECTION is not recommended for patients with liver problems or with a family history of liver disease. Consult your doctor before receiving ENCORATE 100MG INJECTION.
ALLERGY
Do not receive ENCORATE 100MG INJECTION if you are allergic to Sodium valproate or any other ingredients of this medicine.
OTHERS
ENCORATE 100MG INJECTION is not recommended for use if you:
- have a rare illness called porphyria which affects metabolism
- have a known metabolic disorder, i.e., a urea cycle disorder
- have a genetic problem caused by a mitochondrial disorder (Alpers-Huttenlocher syndrome)
- are a woman of birth-giving age and not using contraceptives (birth control)
Before receiving ENCORATE 100MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you:
- have diabetes
- have a carnitine palmitoyl transferase type II deficiency
- have a brain disease or a metabolic condition affecting the brain
- have a ‘urea cycle disorder’ where too much ammonia builds up in the body.
- have an illness called systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) (an immune system which affects skin, bones, joints and internal organs)
- genetic problem caused by a mitochondrial disorder in your family
Use in pediatrics:
ENCORATE 100MG INJECTION should be used with caution in children only if recommended by your doctor. Consult your doctor for advice.
Use in geriatrics:
ENCORATE 100MG INJECTION should be used with caution in the elderly only if recommended by your doctor. Consult your doctor for advice.
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