divalproex sodium tablet delayed release
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets are an anti-epileptic drug indicated for: Treatment of manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder ( 1.1 ) Monotherapy and adjunctive therapy of complex partial seizures and simple and complex absence seizures; adjunctive therapy in patients with multiple seizure types that include absence seizures ( 1.2 ) Prophylaxis of migraine headaches ( 1.3 ) 1.1 Mania Divalproex sodium is a valproate and is indicated for the treatment of the manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder. A manic episode is a distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood. Typical symptoms of mania include pressure of speech, motor hyperactivity, reduced need for sleep, flight of ideas, grandiosity, poor judgment, aggressiveness, and possible hostility. The efficacy of divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets was established in 3-week trials with patients meeting DSM-III-R criteria for bipolar disorder who were hospitalized for acute mania [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . The safety and effectiveness of divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets for long-term use in mania, i.e., more than 3 weeks, has not been demonstrated in controlled clinical trials. Therefore, healthcare providers who elect to use divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets for extended periods should continually reevaluate the long-term usefulness of the drug for the individual patient. 1.2 Epilepsy Divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets are indicated as monotherapy and adjunctive therapy in the treatment of patients with complex partial seizures that occur either in isolation or in association with other types of seizures. Divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets are also indicated for use as sole and adjunctive therapy in the treatment of simple and complex absence seizures, and adjunctively in patients with multiple seizure types that include absence seizures. Simple absence is defined as very brief clouding of the sensorium or loss of consciousness accompanied by certain generalized epileptic discharges without other detectable clinical signs. Complex absence is the term used when other signs are also present. 1.3 Migraine Divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets are indicated for prophylaxis of migraine headaches. There is no evidence that divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets are useful in the acute treatment of migraine headaches. 1.4 Important Limitations Because of the risk to the fetus of decreased IQ, neurodevelopmental disorders, neural tube defects, and other major congenital malformations, which may occur very early in pregnancy, valproate should not be used to treat women with epilepsy or bipolar disorder who are pregnant or who plan to become pregnant unless other medications have failed to provide adequate symptom control or are otherwise unacceptable. Valproate should not be administered to a woman of childbearing potential unless other medications have failed to provide adequate symptom control or are otherwise unacceptable [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2 , 5.3 , 5.4) , Use in Specific Populations (8.1) , and Patient Counseling Information (17) ] . For prophylaxis of migraine headaches, divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets are contraindicated in women who are pregnant and in women of childbearing potential who are not using effective contraception [see Contraindications (4) ] .
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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
DIVALPROEX SODIUM delayed-release tablets, USP are supplied as 125 mg, 250 mg and 500 mg (as valproic acid) tablets for oral administration. The 125 mg (as valproic acid) tablets are rose-colored, enteric-coated, capsule-shaped, imprinted with "U-S 125". The 250 mg (as valproic acid) tablets are peach-colored, enteric-coated, capsule-shaped, imprinted with "U-S 250". The 500 mg (as valproic acid) tablets are light pink-colored, enteric-coated, capsule-shaped, imprinted with "U-S 500". 125 mg (as valproic acid) tablets: Bottles of 100 with a child-resistant closure, NDC 0832-7122-11 NDC 0832-7122-15 Bottles of 500 250 mg (as valproic acid) tablets: Bottles of 100 with a child-resistant closure, NDC 0832-7123-11 NDC 0832-7123-15 Bottles of 500 NDC 0832-7123-01 Unit Dose Cartons of 100 500 mg (as valproic acid) tablets: Bottles of 100 with a child resistant closure, NDC 0832-7124-11 NDC 0832-7124-15 Bottles of 500 NDC 0832-7124-01 Unit Dose Cartons of 100 Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container with a child-resistant closure.
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