Behav 500mg Tablet ER

Description

Information About Behav 500mg Tablet ER

Behav 500mg Tablet ER is a multipurpose medication with a varied range of uses, from the treatment of epilepsy to the prevention of migraines. It is also used in the cure of bipolar disorder occasionally. Divalproex is the main ingredient of this drug. 

Behav 500mg Tablet ER Uses

• In the treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures
• In the treatment of Bipolar disorder
• Prevents Migraine

Behav 500mg Tablet ER Benefits

• This antiepileptic medication works by reducing the abnormal activities of the nerve cells in the brain. 
• It eventually decreases the chances of seizures and migraine.

How to Use Behav 500mg Tablet ER?

Take a pill with a glass of water and avoid chewing. Swallow the pill as a whole without cruising or breaking it before use. You can take it before, after, and during the meals but follow the directions of your healthcare advisor.

Behav 500mg Tablet ER Side Effects

There is a long list of consequences of using this medicine. These are mostly temporary and do not cause any permanent damage. However, if you are worried about these side effects, feel free to connect with your medical officer about it. 

• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Tremors
• Low body temperature
• Tingling sensation also called Paresthesia
• Low level of RBC Count (Anemia)
• Reduced sodium level in the blood
• Deafness
• Liver damage
• Gastrointestinal disorder
• Hypersensitivity
• Uncontrolled Urination 
• Increase in body weight
• Pain ful Periods

Caution 

• Driving under the influence of this medicine can be harmful as it alters the brain and you may have trouble concentrating. 
• Drinking during the treatment is not safe as it can affect the competence of the drug. 
• Liver patients must not consume this medicine unless their doctors say it is safe. 
• Inform your medical officer that you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may affect the child’s health. 

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

Q1.Does Behav 500mg Tablet ER act as a mood stabilizer?

Yes. Doctors sometimes prescribe this medicine as a mood stabilizer as well. 

Q2. What class of medication is Behav 500mg Tab ER?

Behav 500mg Tab ER is an Aliphatic Carboxylic acid Derivative drug. 

Q3. Can I stop using Behav 500mg Tab ER before the prescribed duration is over?

No. Even if you feel better, do not stop the medication until your doctor says so. Your symptoms may come back. 

Q4. Is the medicine safe for kidney patients?

Yes. However, inform your healthcare advisor about the medical history. 

Q5.I am having extremely painful periods. Is it because I am taking Behav 500mg Tab ER?

Yes. You may be having period pain due to the use of this medicine. If the pain is too discomforting inform your medical officer. 

References

• Divalproex sodium. North Chicago: AbbVie Inc; 1983 [revised Feb. 2016]. [Accessed 22 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/018723s056lbl.pdf 
• Divalproex sodium. North Chicago, IL: Abbott Laboratories; 2006. [Accessed 22 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2006/18081s44,18082s27,18723s33,19680s22,20593s15,21168s14lbl.pdf 
• Divalproex sodium [Medication Guide]. Halol, Gujarat: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.; 2022. [Accessed 20 June 2023]. (online) Available from: https://sunpharma.com/usa/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/07/Divalproex-Sodium-DR-Tabs-BPL-365x198mm-Medi-Guide-5233149-01-07-2022-web-copy.pdf 
• Divalproex sodium [Prescribing Information]. Ghaziabad, UP: Unichem Laboratories Ltd.; 2023. [Accessed 20 June 2023]. (online) Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=1ec1a441-218a-4c80-a0cb-69bcc327f472&type=display 
• Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 22 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from: https://cdscoonline.gov.in/CDSCO/Drugs 

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