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About : Always check the BNF link here
Mode of action
Indications
Indication/Dose range: See BNF link above
Name Starting Dose Frequency Route Sodium Valproate (oral therapy) 300 mg BD to 1 g BD as per BNF BD PO Sodium Valproate (loading) Status 30 mg/kg over 15 mins (max 3000 mg. Dilute dose in 50-100ml N-Saline) stat IV Sodium Valproate (maintenance) Status 600-1000 mg BD PO/NG/IV switch to enteral dose as early as possible stat IV Monitoring
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Sodium Valproate (Epilim Depakote)
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