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Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10) is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Epilepsy. Secondary and off-label uses of Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10) have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10). 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.
The most common side effects of Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10) are Loss of appetite. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10) can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10) go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10)'s effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10) can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10) in conditions like Depression, Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10) contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10) have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10) is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10) 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
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Is the use of Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10) safe for pregnant women?
Encorate has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Encorate without medical advice.
Is the use of Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10) safe during breastfeeding?
Encorate may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10) on the Kidneys?
Encorate may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10) on the Liver?
Encorate has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10) on the Heart?
You can take Encorate without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10) habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10).
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10). So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10) is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10) works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10)
You can take Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10) with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10)
Taking Encorate 500 Mg Tablet (10) with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Rarely, Encorate might affect sperm count. Animal studies in rats have shown that this drug can affect the ability to produce sperm. However, till now no data is available regarding this effect in humans but its possibility cannot be completely denied.
Yes, Encorate may make you sleepy because it causes drowsiness, dizziness or sedation. It is a common side effect of this medicine. Do not drive vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine.
Avoid taking Encorate with paracetamol it may reduce the bioavailability of paracetamol by increasing the metabolism of paracetamol. Increasing the concentration of paracetamol in the blood which may cause liver damage. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
No, you can not take Encorate with tramadol, harmful interaction have been reported between them. Tramadol may decrease the seizure threshold in some patient and also decrease the anticonvulsant activity of Encorate. Thus use Encorate with tramadol is not recommended, until unless it is prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Encorate can cause memory loss. All drugs that depress signaling in the CNS can cause memory loss. If you experience memory loss after taking medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Depakene (valproic acid)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 417-418
