| Acne |
No |
| Active substance |
Natrii Valproas |
| Also known as |
Valproate, VPA |
| Aromatization |
No |
| Blood pressure |
Generally has no direct effect on blood pressure |
| Chemical name |
2-propylpentanoic acid |
| Dosage (medical) |
10–60 mg/kg/day in divided doses |
| Dosage (sports) |
Not applicable |
| Effects |
Reduces the frequency of seizures, stabilizes mood in bipolar disorder |
| Formula |
C8H16O2 |
| Half-life |
9 to 16 hours |
| HBR |
No |
| Hepatotoxicity |
No |
| Lab Test |
Liver function tests, plasma levels for therapeutic monitoring |
| Main action |
Anticonvulsant and mood-stabilizing |
| Side effects |
Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, hair loss, weight gain, tremor, liver toxicity |
| Storage conditions |
Store at room temperature, protected from light and moisture |
| Substance class |
Fatty acid derivative |
| Trade name |
Depakote, Depakene, Stavzor |
| Use in sports |
None |
| WAREHOUSE |
International Warehouse 2 |
| Water Retention |
No |
| Manufacturer |
Sanofi |
