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Divalproex (Depakote)

06.05.2023 - By Jon Haws, RN CCRN AlumnusPlay

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Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name Divalproex Trade Name Depakote Indication Seizures, manic episodes, prevention of headache Action Increases the level of GABA (inhibitory neurotransmitter) in CNS Therapeutic Class Anticonvulsant, vascular headache suppressants Pharmacologic Class None Nursing Considerations • May cause suicidal thoughts, agitation, dizziness, insomnia, hepatotoxicity, pancreatitis • Increases risk for bleeding with Warfarin • Use caution with MAOIs • Monitor liver function tests

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