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Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds"
Generic NameDivalproex
Trade NameDepakote
IndicationSeizures, manic episodes, prevention of headache
ActionIncreases the level of GABA (inhibitory neurotransmitter) in CNS
Therapeutic ClassAnticonvulsant, vascular headache suppressants
Pharmacologic ClassNone
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
By Jon Haws, RN CCRN Alumnus4.4
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Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds"
Generic NameDivalproex
Trade NameDepakote
IndicationSeizures, manic episodes, prevention of headache
ActionIncreases the level of GABA (inhibitory neurotransmitter) in CNS
Therapeutic ClassAnticonvulsant, vascular headache suppressants
Pharmacologic ClassNone
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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