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 should not be given to patients with liver disease of significant liver dysfunction to avoid liver failure. Pregnant women should not take Depakote because of the possible harm it can cause the fetus. Caution should be taken when Depakote is administered with other medications, including aspirin. Patients must be sure to report all other medications -- prescribed and over-the-counter -- that they are taking to the doctor prescribing Depakote. Depakote should also be given with caution to nursing mothers.