Divalproex Nursing Considerations Side Effects and Mechanism of Action Pharmacology for Nurses

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Grab our free cheatsheet covering the 50 most commonly prescribed medications right here: http://NURSING.com/50meds • Listen to all the episodes at: https://www.NURSING.com/medmaster-pod... • View the blog post here: https://www.NURSING.com/divalproex-de... • Divalproex (valproic acid derivative) • Generic Name: divalproex • Trade Name: Depakote • Indication: seizures, manic episodes, prevention of headache • Action: increases the level of GABA (inhibitory neurotransmitter) in CNS • Therapeutic Class: Anticonvulsant, vascular headache suppressants • Pharmacologic Class: none • 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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