Scientists Devise Way to Keep Donor Hearts Viable Longer
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023 -- Doctors have discovered a way to extend the short shelf life of donor hearts, which could hopefully make more of the organs available to desperate recipients. Valproic acid (Depakote), which is approved to treat seizures,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 9, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

divalproex sodium
Title: divalproex sodiumCategory: MedicationsCreated: 5/17/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/17/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Medications General)
Source: MedicineNet Medications General - May 17, 2022 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Medicine Supply Notification - Valproate semisodium (Depakote ®) 250mg and 500mg tablets
The Department of Health& Social Care (DHSC) have issued... (Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society News)
Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society News - March 6, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Stepped treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and aggressive behavior: a randomized, controlled trial of adjunctive risperidone, divalproex sodium, or placebo after stimulant medication optimization - Blader JC, Pliszka SR, Kafantaris V, Foley CA, Carlson GA, Crowell JA, Bailey BY, Sauder C, Daviss WB, Sinha C, Matthews TL, Margulies DM.
OBJECTIVE: Stimulant medications are the most prevalent first-line pharmacotherapy for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but children with aggressive behavior often receive multi-agent treatment. There is sparse evidence for the benefits of ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 4, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Depakote ER (Divalproex Sodium) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - December 6, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Depakote Sprinkle Capsules (Divalproex Sodium Sprinkle Capsules) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - December 6, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

FDA Drug Safety Communication: Children born to mothers who took Valproate products while pregnant may have impaired cognitive development
On 6/30/2011 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) informed the public that children born to mothers who take the anti-seizure medication valproate sodium or related products (valproic acid and divalproex sodium) during pregnancy have an increased risk of lower cognitive test scores than children exposed to other anti-seizure medications during pregnancy. (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - June 18, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news

Divalproex Sodium Delayed Release Tablets (New - Discontinuation)
Drug Shortage (Source: FDA Drug Shortages)
Source: FDA Drug Shortages - June 11, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Children Exposed To Drugs For Epilepsy, Bipolar Disorder Have Lower Academic Scores
Children exposed to sodium valproate (Depakote) in the womb had lower scores on national math, language and science tests. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - March 27, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Tara Haelle, Contributor Source Type: news