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 is the brand name for a medication known as valproic acid. It is most commonly used to treat seizures, though it can also be used as a mood stabilizer in certain psychiatric disorders. It is used to treat multiple seizure types and can be used alone or with other seizure medications if needed.