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Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER is used to treat seizures. Besides this, it is also used to treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder and prevent migraine symptoms. It contains Valproic acid which works by reducing abnormal electrical activity in the brain. It also produces a calming effect and limits the transmission of pain signals. This medicine may sometimes cause side effects such as nausea, upset stomach, tremors, sleepiness, headache, and weight gain. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER
Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER belongs to a group of anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. In addition, Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER also treats manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder. Besides this, it can also prevent migraine symptoms (like a headache). Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. In epilepsy, the brain's electrical rhythms become imbalanced, resulting in recurrent seizures, sometimes leading to an unconscious state.
Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER contains Valproic acid, which reduces the brain's excessive and aberrant nerve activity. As a result, it aids in the control of seizures. Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER raises the concentration of a chemical molecule known as GABA, which helps to stop nerve communication across the brain and has a calming effect. This contributes to the treatment of bipolar disorder. Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER limits the transmission of nerve pain, thereby preventing migraine headaches.
Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. You may sometimes experience nausea, upset stomach or stomach pain, tremors (shakes), sleepiness, headache, weight gain and thinning hair. Most of these side effects are temporary and will go away on their own. However, if you suffer these adverse effects on a regular basis, you should consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any components present in Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER. If you are pregnant, do not take Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER because it may cause serious congenital defects. Use effective contraception if you are of childbearing age while taking Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER. If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER. As Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER causes sleepiness and dizziness, do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid drinking alcohol with Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER as it may cause dizziness and tiredness. To rule out any negative effects, keep your doctor updated about your health condition and medications.
Uses of Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER
Medicinal Benefits
Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER contains Valproic acid, an anticonvulsant (or anti-epileptic) medicine that reduces the brain's excessive and aberrant nerve activity. As a result, it aids in the control of seizures. Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER raises the concentration of a chemical molecule known as GABA, which helps to stop nerve communication across the brain and has a calming effect. This contributes to the treatment of bipolar disorder. Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER limits the transmission of nerve pain, thereby preventing migraine headaches.
Side Effects of Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER
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Drug Warnings
Before taking the Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using. And also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, plan to have a baby, or are breastfeeding. You should not become pregnant while you are receiving Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER. Consult your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while receiving a Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER. Alcohol should be avoided during treatment with this medicine. You must not drive or operate machinery while receiving Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER.
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Alcohol
Caution
Do not consume alcohol while taking Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER as alcohol can worsen the side effects of the Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER, including sleepiness and dizziness.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER is a Category D pregnancy drug. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause an increase in the risk of a cleft lip, which is a congenital disability in the unborn baby. If you are a female able to have a baby, you must use an effective method of birth control (contraception) without interruption during your entire treatment with Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER passes into breast milk and may harm your infant. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER. Breastfed infants are at risk for valproic acid-induced hepatotoxicity, so infants should be monitored for jaundice and other signs of liver damage during maternal therapy.
Driving
Caution
Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER may cause dizziness, drowsiness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy, dizzy or tired after taking Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER.
Liver
Caution
Inform your doctor before receiving the Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Extreme caution is recommended in patients with impaired liver function. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Doncorate 250mg Tablet ER.
Kidney
Caution
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please inform your doctor if you have kidney impairment.
Children
Consult your doctor
Use is not recommended for children less than ten years. Your doctor will decide the dose based on your child's condition if more than ten years.
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