Sodium Valproate

Brand Names: Depakine, Convulex, Depakine Chrono, Epival, Pravia, Vilapro, Vilapro Chrono, Cronoval, Dental -V

Drug Class: Anticonvulsant, mood stabilizer, migraine prophylaxis

Mechanism of Action

Increases GABA levels and blocks sodium channels

Indications

  • Epilepsy
  • bipolar disorder
  • migraine prevention

Counseling Points

  • Highly teratogenic (strict pregnancy ban). Liver toxicity risk. Prescription only.