Offer - Urjas Oil for just ₹ 1 X
Arkaval Cr is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Epilepsy. Other than this, Arkaval Cr has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Arkaval Cr depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Arkaval Cr include Loss of appetite. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Arkaval Cr can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Arkaval Cr go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Arkaval Cr is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Arkaval Cr's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Arkaval Cr related warnings section.
Arkaval Cr is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Depression are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Arkaval Cr have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Arkaval Cr with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Arkaval Cr is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Arkaval Cr 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 |
|
Geriatric |
|
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
|
2 - 12 years (Child) |
|
Is the use of Arkaval Cr safe for pregnant women?
Arkaval Cr can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Arkaval Cr safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Arkaval Cr on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Arkaval Cr on the Kidneys?
Arkaval Cr may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Arkaval Cr on the Liver?
Arkaval Cr is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Arkaval Cr on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Arkaval Cr for the heart.
Arkaval Cr 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 Arkaval Cr unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Arkaval Cr habit forming or addictive?
Arkaval Cr does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Arkaval Cr as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Arkaval Cr is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Arkaval Cr works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Arkaval Cr
Taking Arkaval Cr with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Arkaval Cr
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Arkaval Cr as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1243-1245
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 417-418
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)