Parental therapy: Sub-Q preferred because of hypersensitivity risk with IV or IM administration.a (See Boxed Warning.) Route of administration depends on the severity of the prothrombin deficiency and the risks associated with administration by each route.c.
Brand name medicines appear in green; generic medicines appear in red. Donât confuse Depakote with Depakote ER. Depakote (divalproex sodium) ER is a medicine used to treat seizure disorders, migraine headaches, and certain mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder. The âERâ part of the name stands for âextended release,â meaning the contents of the medicine are released slowly, not all at once, after you take the medicine.
Depakote Class Action Lawsuit. When Depakote is used during pregnancy, it has been associated with increased risks of birth defects including spina bifida, heart defects, facial defects (cleft lip and palate), cranial defects, low IQ, and more.