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Gait Disturbance, Diarrhoea, Overdose, Unresponsive To Stimuli, Back Pain, Tinnitus, Dysphagia, Rhinorrhoea, Pyrexia (7271590-9)
on Jan 21, 2011 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 33 years of age, weighting 105.0 lb, was diagnosed with
  • complicated migraine
and was treated with Depacon(View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: gait disturbance, diarrhoea, overdose, unresponsive to stimuli, back pain (back pain Questions), tinnitus (tinnitus Questions), dysphagia, rhinorrhoea, pyrexia. Depacon dosage: 500mg Once Iv. Patient was hospitalized.

Dizziness, Diplopia (7206870-6)
Patient was taking Depacon (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: dizziness (dizziness Questions), diplopia on Sep 14, 2010 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with
  • convulsion
and. Depacon dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

Hepatic Enzyme Increased, Status Epilepticus (6917820-1)
Adverse event was reported on Aug 06, 2010 by a Male patient taking Depacon (View Usage) (Dosage: 12mg/kg For 1 Hour Infusion (480mg/hour)) was diagnosed with
  • convulsion
and. Location: PHILIPPINES , child 6 years of age, weighting 88.18 lb, After Depacon was administered, patient had the following side effects: hepatic enzyme increased, status epilepticus.

Hepatic Enzyme Increased, Status Epilepticus (6888822-9)
on Jul 22, 2010 Male patient from PHILIPPINES , child 6 years of age, weighting 88.18 lb, was diagnosed with
  • febrile convulsion
and was treated with Depacon (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: hepatic enzyme increased, status epilepticus. Depacon dosage: N/A.


Overdose (6762661-1)
on Jun 01, 2010 Female patient from PHILIPPINES , weighting 12.13 lb, was diagnosed with
  • convulsion
and was treated with Depacon(View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: overdose. Depacon dosage: 500 Mg Daily. Patient was hospitalized.

Activities Of Daily Living Impaired, Apallic Syndrome, Gait Disturbance (6410725-4)
Patient was taking Depacon (View Usage). After Depacon was administered, patient had the following side effects: activities of daily living impaired, apallic syndrome, gait disturbance on Oct 12, 2009 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , weighting 190.2 lb, was diagnosed with
  • convulsion
and. Depacon dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

Acidosis (6387009-6)
Adverse event was reported on Sep 25, 2009 by a Male patient taking Depacon (View Usage) (Dosage: Bolus: 15mg/kg/163 Mg/100) was diagnosed with
  • prophylaxis
  • nervous system disorder
and. Location: UNITED STATES , 32 years of age, weighting 240.3 lb, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: acidosis.

Acidosis, Haemodynamic Instability, Procedural Complication, Ventricular Fibrillation (6369159-3)
on Sep 18, 2009 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 32 years of age, weighting 240.3 lb, was treated with Depacon (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: acidosis, haemodynamic instability, procedural complication, ventricular fibrillation. Depacon dosage: Bolus:15mg/kg,1635 Mg/100.

Acidosis (6360406-0)
on Sep 11, 2009 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 32 years of age, weighting 240.3 lb, was diagnosed with
  • prophylaxis
  • nervous system disorder
and was treated with Depacon(View Usage). After Depacon was administered, patient had the following side effects: acidosis. Depacon dosage: Bolus: 15mg/kg/163 Mg/100.

Acidosis, Blood Pressure Abnormal, Haemodynamic Instability, Ventricular Fibrillation (6356898-3)
Patient was taking Depacon (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: acidosis, blood pressure abnormal, haemodynamic instability, ventricular fibrillation on Sep 10, 2009 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 32 years of age, weighting 240.3 lb, . Depacon dosage: Bolus: 15mg/kg. 1635mg/100.

Acidosis (6349787-1)
Adverse event was reported on Sep 04, 2009 by a Male patient taking Depacon (View Usage) (Dosage: Bolus: 15mg/kg/163 Mg/100) was diagnosed with
  • prophylaxis
  • nervous system disorder
and. Location: UNITED STATES , 32 years of age, weighting 220.5 lb, Patient had the following side effects: acidosis.

Ammonia Increased, Coma, Grand Mal Convulsion, Metabolic Acidosis, Renal Impairment (6049138-6)
on Apr 02, 2008 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 42 years of age, was diagnosed with
  • convulsion
and was treated with Depacon (View Usage). After Depacon was administered, patient had the following side effects: ammonia increased, coma, grand mal convulsion, metabolic acidosis, renal impairment. Depacon dosage: N/A. Patient was hospitalized.

Liver Function Test Abnormal (6049129-5)
on Jan 15, 2008 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 17 years of age, was treated with Depacon(View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: liver function test abnormal. Depacon dosage: N/A.

Amnesia, Cold Sweat, Gait Disturbance, Migraine, Pain (5677592-8)
Patient was taking Depacon (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: amnesia, cold sweat, gait disturbance, migraine (migraine Questions), pain (pain Questions) on Jun 20, 2007 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , weighting 160.1 lb, was diagnosed with and. Depacon dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

Encephalopathy (5489581-7)
Adverse event was reported on Oct 16, 2007 by a Female patient taking Depacon (View Usage) (Dosage: 2 - 6 Mg/kg/hour Iv Drip) was diagnosed with
  • convulsion
and. Location: UNITED STATES , 17 years of age, weighting 172.0 lb, After Depacon was administered, patient had the following side effects: encephalopathy. Patient was hospitalized.

Blister, Erythema, Musculoskeletal Pain, Oedema Peripheral, Rash (5408862-6)
on Aug 03, 2007 Male patient from FRANCE , 48 years of age, was diagnosed with and was treated with Depacon (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: blister, erythema, musculoskeletal pain, oedema peripheral, rash (rash Questions). Depacon dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Aggression, Mania, Mental Disorder, Oedema Peripheral, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Urticaria (5342043-X)
on May 30, 2007 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 57 years of age, weighting 250.0 lb, was diagnosed with and was treated with Depacon(View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: aggression, mania, mental disorder, oedema peripheral, toxic epidermal necrolysis, urticaria. Depacon dosage: Iv. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled.

Agitation, Hallucination, Rash (5313275-1)
Patient was taking Depacon (View Usage). After Depacon was administered, patient had the following side effects: agitation, hallucination, rash (rash Questions) on Jan 23, 2006 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 18 years of age, was diagnosed with
  • convulsion
and. Depacon dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

Blister, Erythema, Musculoskeletal Pain, Oedema Peripheral, Rash (5112558-8)
Adverse event was reported on Sep 11, 2006 by a Male patient taking Depacon (View Usage) (Dosage: N/A) was diagnosed with and. Location: FRANCE , 48 years of age, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: blister, erythema, musculoskeletal pain, oedema peripheral, rash (rash Questions).
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Ammonia Increased, Depressed Level Of Consciousness (5011248-X)
on May 23, 2006 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 15 years of age, was diagnosed with and was treated with Depacon (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: ammonia increased, depressed level of consciousness. Depacon dosage: 1200mg Loading Dose Q6h Iv Bolus. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled.

Pancreatitis Haemorrhagic (4960920-6)
on Dec 14, 2004 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 47 years of age, was diagnosed with
  • status epilepticus
  • subdural haematoma
and was treated with Depacon(View Usage). After Depacon was administered, patient had the following side effects: pancreatitis haemorrhagic. Depacon dosage: 1 Gm, Once, Then 750 Mg To 1 Gm Tid, Intravenous.

Encephalopathy, Leukodystrophy, Motor Dysfunction, Mutism, Staphylococcal Bacteraemia, Unevaluable Event (4882468-X)
Patient was taking Depacon (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: encephalopathy, leukodystrophy, motor dysfunction, mutism, staphylococcal bacteraemia, unevaluable event on Nov 24, 2003 from FRANCE Additional patient health information: Female patient , 79 years of age, . Depacon dosage: N/A. Patient was hospitalized.

Encephalopathy, Leukodystrophy, Motor Dysfunction, Mutism, Staphylococcal Bacteraemia, Unevaluable Event (4882386-7)
Adverse event was reported on Nov 24, 2003 by a Female patient taking Depacon (View Usage) (Dosage: N/A) . Location: FRANCE , 79 years of age, Patient had the following side effects: encephalopathy, leukodystrophy, motor dysfunction, mutism, staphylococcal bacteraemia, unevaluable event. Patient was hospitalized.

Cerebrovascular Arteriovenous Malformation, Pancytopenia (4704089-1)
on Jun 02, 2005 Female patient from , 21 years of age, was diagnosed with
  • convulsion prophylaxis
and was treated with Depacon (View Usage). After Depacon was administered, patient had the following side effects: cerebrovascular arteriovenous malformation, pancytopenia. Depacon dosage: 1500.0 Mg (500.0 Mg, 3 In 1 D) Intravenous.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Pancreatitis Haemorrhagic (4559770-4)
on Sep 21, 2004 Female patient from , 47 years of age, was diagnosed with
  • status epilepticus
and was treated with Depacon(View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: pancreatitis haemorrhagic. Depacon dosage: Intravenous.


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Depakote / Depakene / Depacon (divalproex sodium / valproic acid / valproate sodium)

Audience: Neuropsychiatric healthcare professionals

FDA and Abbott strengthened the CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS sections of the label for Depakote Tablets, Depakote ER Tablets, Depakote Sprinkle Capsules, Depakene Capsules and Syrup and Depacon for Injection. Healthcare professionals were informed that hyperammonemic encephalopathy, sometimes fatal, has been reported following initiation of valproate therapy in patients with urea cycle disorders [UCD], a group of uncommon genetic abnormalities. Patient criteria to consider in evaluation for UCD prior to initiation of valproate therapy are offered.

[June, 2002 - Letter - Abbott]

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Depacon Adverse Reactions
Acidosis ( 5 Reports)
Encephalopathy ( 3 Reports)
Gait Disturbance ( 3 Reports)
Oedema Peripheral ( 3 Reports)
Rash ( 3 Reports) Rash Questions
Ammonia Increased ( 2 Reports)
Blister ( 2 Reports)
Erythema ( 2 Reports)
Haemodynamic Instability ( 2 Reports)
Hepatic Enzyme Increased ( 2 Reports)
Leukodystrophy ( 2 Reports)
Motor Dysfunction ( 2 Reports)
Musculoskeletal Pain ( 2 Reports)
Mutism ( 2 Reports)
Overdose ( 2 Reports)
Pancreatitis Haemorrhagic ( 2 Reports)
Staphylococcal Bacteraemia ( 2 Reports)
Status Epilepticus ( 2 Reports)
Unevaluable Event ( 2 Reports)
Ventricular Fibrillation ( 2 Reports)
Activities Of Daily Living Impaired ( 1 Reports)
Aggression ( 1 Reports)
Agitation ( 1 Reports)
Amnesia ( 1 Reports)
Apallic Syndrome ( 1 Reports)
Back Pain ( 1 Reports) Back pain Questions
Blood Pressure Abnormal ( 1 Reports)
Cerebrovascular Arteriovenous Malformation ( 1 Reports)
Cold Sweat ( 1 Reports)
Coma ( 1 Reports)

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