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Alporate, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Epilepsy. Secondary and off-label uses of Alporate have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Alporate. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Alporate include Loss of appetite. While these are the most often observed Alporate side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Alporate are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Alporate has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Alporate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Alporate is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Depression as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Alporate are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Alporate have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Alporate is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Alporate is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Alporate safe for pregnant women?
Alporate has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Alporate without medical advice.
Is the use of Alporate safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Alporate for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Alporate on the Kidneys?
Alporate may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alporate on the Liver?
Alporate is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Alporate on the Heart?
Alporate is not harmful for the heart.
Alporate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alporate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alporate habit forming or addictive?
Alporate is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Alporate you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Alporate only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Alporate can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alporate
Taking Alporate with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alporate
Taking Alporate with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Stavzor (valproic acid)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Depakene (valproic acid)