Depakene
Migraine, Acute Coryza, Behcet Syndrome + 4 more
Treatment
20 Active Studies for Depakene
Treatment for
Migraine
What is Depakene
Valproic acid
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Valproic acid, also known as valproate, is a type of medication used to reduce seizures in people with epilepsy. It was first discovered in 1881, but it wasn’t until 1963 that its anticonvulsant effects were discovered. The FDA approved the drug in 1978 under the brand name Depakene. Today, valproic acid is also used to treat mania, migraine, and some types of cancer. It is being studied in clinical trials for its potential to slow down or stop the growth of cancer cells.
Depakene
is the brand name
Depakene Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Depakene
Valproic acid
1978
481
Effectiveness
How Depakene Affects Patients
Valproate can help reduce seizures and migraine headaches, as well as manage symptoms of bipolar disorder. It is thought to work by increasing the inhibition of neural activity in the brain and helping to prevent damage and degeneration. However, Valproate can be toxic to the liver and cause birth defects. A study showed that it can help clear HIV when combined with other treatments, but this was not replicated in a larger trial. The FDA label for this drug contains a warning about HIV reactivation.
How Depakene works in the body
Valproate works in the body in several ways to treat epilepsy, migraine headaches, and bipolar disorder. First, it increases GABA activity, which is an inhibitory neurotransmitter. It also activates certain pathways in the brain, like ERK and PKC, that lead to increased neurogenesis and anti-apoptosis. In addition, it decreases the production of inflammatory prostaglandins, which is helpful in preventing migraines. Finally, it acts as a histone deacetylase inhibitor, which helps regulate gene expression and provide neuroprotective effects.
When to interrupt dosage
The recommended dosage of Depakene is contingent upon the diagnosed situation, such as Seizures, Seizure, Absence and Complex Partial Seizures. The amount of dosage varies as per the approach of delivery (e.g. Injection, solution - Intravenous or Capsule, delayed release) detailed in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Mental Depression
, 250.0 mg, 125.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Tablet, delayed release particles, Tablet, delayed release particles - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Capsule, Delayed Release - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release, Syrup - Oral, Syrup
Seizures
, 250.0 mg, 125.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Tablet, delayed release particles, Tablet, delayed release particles - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Capsule, Delayed Release - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release, Syrup - Oral, Syrup
Seizures
, 250.0 mg, 125.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Tablet, delayed release particles, Tablet, delayed release particles - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Capsule, Delayed Release - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release, Syrup - Oral, Syrup
Migraine
, 250.0 mg, 125.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Tablet, delayed release particles, Tablet, delayed release particles - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Capsule, Delayed Release - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release, Syrup - Oral, Syrup
Acute Coryza
, 250.0 mg, 125.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Tablet, delayed release particles, Tablet, delayed release particles - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Capsule, Delayed Release - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release, Syrup - Oral, Syrup
Behcet Syndrome
, 250.0 mg, 125.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Tablet, delayed release particles, Tablet, delayed release particles - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Capsule, Delayed Release - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release, Syrup - Oral, Syrup
Epilepsy
, 250.0 mg, 125.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Tablet, delayed release particles, Tablet, delayed release particles - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Capsule, Delayed Release - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release, Syrup - Oral, Syrup
Warnings
Depakene has five contraindications and should not be taken when experiencing the circumstances listed in the ensuing table.
Depakene Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Mitochondrial Diseases
Do Not Combine
Liver Failure
Do Not Combine
Disease
Do Not Combine
Liver Diseases
Do Not Combine
Enzymes
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Depakene.
Common Depakene Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Abemaciclib
Major
The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be decreased when combined with Valproic acid.
Acalabrutinib
Major
The metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be decreased when combined with Valproic acid.
Alectinib
Major
The metabolism of Alectinib can be decreased when combined with Valproic acid.
Aminophylline
Major
The metabolism of Aminophylline can be decreased when combined with Valproic acid.
Amiodarone
Major
The metabolism of Amiodarone can be decreased when combined with Valproic acid.
Depakene Toxicity & Overdose Risk
The toxic dose of Valproate in mice is 1098mg/kg and in rats is 670mg/kg. Symptoms of an overdose may include drowsiness, slowed heart rate, deep coma, and high levels of salt in the blood. In some cases, death has been reported, though people have survived with Valproate levels as high as 2120 mcg/mL. Hemodialysis can be used to remove the unbound portion of the drug. Women who take Valproate during pregnancy may put their child at an increased risk of birth defects, autism spectrum disorder, and even death in some cases. Valpro
Depakene Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Depakene?
65 ongoing trials are analyzing the potential of Depakene to alleviate Migraine, Complex Partial Seizures and Acute Coryza.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Migraine
51 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 2, Early Phase 1
Seizures
0 Actively Recruiting
Seizures
0 Actively Recruiting
Acute Coryza
0 Actively Recruiting
Behcet Syndrome
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Epilepsy
0 Actively Recruiting
Mental Depression
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable
Patient Q&A Section about depakene
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is Depakote and Depakene the same thing?
"The key difference between Depakene and Depakote is that Depakene is made of valproic acid only whereas Depakote is made by combining valproic acid and sodium valproate in a lab."
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What is Depakene used to treat?
"This medication is used to prevent or treat seizure disorders and mental/mood conditions such as the manic phase of bipolar disorder. It works by restoring the balance of certain neurotransmitters in the brain."
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What is another name for Depakene?
"Valproic acid is commonly used to treat seizures and is the generic name for the widely used medication. The brand name for valproic acid in the United States and Canada is Depakene."
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What kind of drug is Depakene?
"Depakene is an antiepileptic medication used to treat various types of seizure disorders. It is sometimes used in combination with other seizure medications. Depakene is also available in generic form."
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