Encorate Chrono 300mg Tablet 10’S
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INTRODUCTION
ENCORATE
CHRONO 300MG contain Sodium valproate which belongs to a group of
medicine called anti-convulsant or anti-epileptic agents. This medicine
is used to manage epilepsy (fits) in adults and children. Epilepsy may
occur as a result of a genetic disorders or an acquired brain injury
such as a trauma or stroke, in which nerve cells activity in the brain
is disturbed, causing seizures. It control seizures or fits by
decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the
brain.
It must be taken with or without food. It should be
swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Before
taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney
disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women
should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. The most
common side effects are nausea, vomiting, stomach ache, diarrhoea,
double vision, hair loss, weight gain, headache, loss of appetite,
tremor.
USES OF ENCORATE CHRONO 300MG
- Manage epilepsy (fits) in adults and children
HOW ENCORATE CHRONO 300MG WORKS
ENCORATE
CHRONO 300MG control seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and
excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Always
take ENCORATE CHRONO 300MG exactly as your doctor has told you. This
medicine must be taken with or without food. The dose is normally split
and given half in the morning and half in the evening. It should be
swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ENCORATE CHRONO 300MG
COMMON
- nausea, vomiting, stomachache or diarrhoea
- swelling of gums or sore mouth
- fainting
- hearing loss
- double vision
- nail and nail bed disorders
- skin problems such as rashes
- hair disorders (changes in texture, colour, or growth), hair loss
- increased
levels of some hormones (androgen), which may lead to increased hair
growth on the face, breasts or chest, acne, or thinning hair - change in women’s periods and increased hair growth in women
- breast enlargement in men
- swelling of the feet and legs (oedema)
- obesity, weight gain
- headache
- hallucinations
- aggression, agitation, disturbance in attention, abnormal behaviour, restlessness/hyperactivity, and learning disorder
- tingling or numbness in the hands and feet
- lowering of normal body temperature
- abnormal blood clotting factors
- muscle pain and weakness (rhabdomyolysis)
- bone disorders such as osteopenia and osteoporosis
- change levels of liver enzymes
- male infertility
RARE
- allergic
reaction (including rash, joint pain, fever, swallowing or breathing
problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat, or tongue) - liver problems and problems of the pancreas
- jaundice (yellowing of the skin or white of the eye)
- loss of appetite
- worsening of your fits or general feeling of being unwell
- blistering
or bleeding of the skin around the lip, eye, mouth, nose, and genital,
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, feeling of being generally
unwell, fever, chills, and aching muscles (Toxic epidermal necrolysis) - bruising
more easily and getting more infections than usual(thrombocytopenia).
Fall in the number of white blood cell, bone marrow depression or
another condition that affect red blood cell, white blood cell and
platelet (pancytopenia) - blood clotting problems
- change in mood, loss of memory, lack of concentration and deep loss of consciousness (coma)
- underactive thyroid gland
- breathing difficulty and pain due to inflammation of the lung (pleural effusion)
- change in the amount of ammonia in the blood
- tremor
- rapid, uncontrollable movement of the eyes
- increase in the number and severity of convulsion
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Nausea and vomiting:
Try taking this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack and stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food.
Stomach pain:
Try
to rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly or have smaller and frequent
meal. Applying heat pad or covered hot water bottle on your stomach may
also help. If still pain persists, speak to your doctor.
Diarrhoea:
Drink lot of fluid such as water or squash, to avoid dehydration. Do not take any other medicines without talking to a doctor.
Headache:
Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.
Fever:
Drink plenty of fluids and water. Avoid taking cold baths or showers.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
ENCORATE
CHRONO 300MG is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless
necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
BREASTFEEDING
ENCORATE CHRONO 300MG should be used with caution in breast feeding women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or operate any machine while taking this medicine since it may cause sleepiness.
ALCOHOL
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during management with ENCORATE CHRONO 300MG.
KIDNEY
ENCORATE
CHRONO 300MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from
active kidney diseases. Before taking, this medicine consult your doctor
for advice.
LIVER
ENCORATE
CHRONO 300MG is not recommended in patients with active liver diseases.
Before taking, this medicine consult your doctor for advice.
ALLERGY
Do
not take ENCORATE CHRONO 300MG if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to
sodium valproate or any other ingredients in this medicine.
OTHERS
Tell your doctor if you have or had a condition such as,
- rare illness called porphyria
- metabolic disorder (urea cycle disorder)
- genetic problem caused by a mitochondrial disorder (Alpers-Huttenlocher syndrome)
- diabetes
- carnitine palmitoyltransferase type II deficiency
- brain disease or a metabolic condition affecting your brain
- illness called systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
INTERACTIONS
Talk to your doctor if you are taking,
- salicylates such as aspirin (used to manage pain and inflammation)
- phenobarbital,
primidone, phenytoin, carbamazepine, rufinamide, topiramate,
acetazolamide, lamotrigine and felbamate (used to manage fits
(epilepsy)) - warfarin (used for thinning the blood)
- zidovudine, protease inhibitor such as lopinavir and ritonavir (used to manage HIV infection and AIDS)
- temozolomide (used to manage cancer)
- monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as moclobemide, selegiline, linezolid (used to manage depression)
- quetiapine, diazepam, and olanzapine (used to manage schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression)
- nimodipine
- propofol (used for anaesthesia)
- oestrogen-containing products including some birth control pills
- mefloquine and chloroquine (used to prevent and manage malaria)
- cimetidine (used to manage stomach ulcers)
- carbapenem agents such as imipenem, meropenem, rifampicin and erythromycin (used to manage bacterial infections)
- cholestyramine (used to lower blood fat level)
SYNOPSIS
| Drug | : | Valproic acid |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Anticonvulsant, anti-epileptic agents |
| Therapeutic Indication | : |
Epilepsy (fits) |
| Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Capsule, Injection, Oral solution |
MORE INFORMATION
Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.
FAQs ABOUT ENCORATE CHRONO 300MG
Can I drink alcohol while taking ENCORATE CHRONO 300MG?
No, Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during management with this medicine.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming ENCORATE CHRONO 300MG?
No, do not drive or operate any machine while taking this medicine since it may cause sleepiness.
Can I take ENCORATE CHRONO 300MG during pregnancy?
No, it is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
| Weight | 17.5 g |
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