In status epilepticus it is recommended to load phenobarbital at a dose of an extended-release formulation (brand name Depakote ER). The delayed
Depakote (Depakote Divalproex Sodium Tablets) may treat, side effects load, pregnancy-related or postpartum encephalopathy, unexplained mental
Load an Example. About This Calculator. There is a drug-drug interaction between phenytoin and valproic acid (Depakote or Depakene). In
(Depakote. Depakene). Within 30 minutes before dose. 2-3 DAYS. mg/L Time to steady state reflects maintenance dosing (no load). Reference
IV: Loading mg/kg administered at 20mg/min Maintenance: 1-5mg/kg/hr; Bipolar disorder, manic episode. Oral: Depakote Stavzor 750mg/d or Depakote ER 25mg/kg/d qday; Migraine prophlyaxis. Oral: Depakote, Stavzor 250mg BID or Depakote ER 500mg qday; Pediatric Dosing. Same as adult dosing; Avoid extended release formulation in children 10yr
(Depakote. Depakene). Within 30 minutes before dose. 2-3 DAYS. mg/L Time to steady state reflects maintenance dosing (no load). Reference
A 20 percent increase in the daily dose is recommended when switching from Depakote Loading doses are not recommended for the oral VPA formulations due
Oral Depakote loading not preferred due to intolerable GI side effects13 Rapid oral loading of extended release divalproex in patients with acute mania.
Administration of DEPAKOTE (divalproex sodium) tablets and IV valproate load, pregnancy-related or postpartum encephalopathy, unexplained
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