Promac Tablet 200mg (Valproate Magnesium)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 800 ∼ 1,500 mg of magnesium valproate per day orally in 2 ∼ 3 divided doses.

This medication should not be used by pregnant women, except in special cases. Women of childbearing potential must ensure effective contraception before taking this medication and should comply with pregnancy prevention programs. The effectiveness of this medication may be reduced when taken with hormonal contraceptives containing estrogen, so regular monitoring of the condition should be done under a doctor's guidance. During the use of this medication, changes in mental health status such as suicidal thoughts or depression may occur, so these symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. Patients with liver or pancreatic dysfunction should not take this medication, and extra caution is needed for children or infants under 3 years old due to the higher risk of liver damage. Routine liver function tests should be conducted during the first 6 months of use, and immediate consultation with a doctor is necessary if signs of liver damage appear. If symptoms of acute abdominal pain or pancreatitis occur, this medication should be discontinued immediately, and healthcare professionals should be consulted. This medication may interact with various drugs; therefore, if taking other medications, patients must inform their doctor or pharmacist. Caution should be taken to avoid using alcohol or drugs with central nervous system depressant effects while on this medication, and one should refrain from driving or operating dangerous machinery. Children, the elderly, and patients with diminished kidney or liver function require dosage adjustment and careful monitoring. In case of overdose, symptoms such as coma, sedation, and muscle weakness may occur; therefore, the dosage must be strictly adhered to and immediate emergency treatment should be received if abnormal symptoms arise. This medication should not be chewed or crushed, and must be taken with water, and should be stored out of reach of children.

Changes in liver function test results, severe liver damage, increased seizure frequency, altered consciousness, drowsy state, temporary coma, cognitive impairment, symptoms of dementia, fragmented Parkinsonism, postural microtremors, drowsiness, sedative effects, tremor, ataxia, headache, confusion, convulsions, myoclonus, hallucinations, dizziness, insomnia, anxiety, visual disturbances, nystagmus, diplopia, inability to maintain a fixed posture, phenomenon of seeing spots in front of the eyes, dysarthria, sensory changes, excessive salivation, coma, hyperammonemia, conscious alteration, suicidal thoughts, suicidal behavior, depression, abnormal changes in mood and behavior, increased appetite, abnormal weight gain, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, discomfort in the stomach area, constipation, stomatitis, nausea, gastric pain, vomiting, diarrhea, pancreatitis, irregular menstruation, secondary amenorrhea, polycystic ovary syndrome, breast hypertrophy, galactorrhea, hyperandrogenemia, abnormal thyroid function tests, hair loss, hair discoloration, curly hair, skin rash, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, eruptive erythema, weakness, decreased fibrinogen, decreased coagulation factor VIII concentration, prolonged bleeding time, hyperglycinemia, anemia, increased macrocytes, pancytopenia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, macrocytic anemia, granulocytopenia, impaired platelet aggregation, lymphocytopenia, neutropenia, petechiae, contusions, hematoma formation, true hemorrhage, pure red cell aplasia, bone marrow failure, hearing loss, tinnitus, interstitial nephritis, nocturia, Fanconi syndrome, hyperinsulinemia, decreased IGFBP-I, hypothermia, hyponatremia, syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, allergic reactions, angioedema, DRESS syndrome, erythematous lupus, vasculitis, cerebral atrophy, dementia, hematuria, polydipsia, fatigue, epistaxis, systemic edema, localized edema, weight loss, weight gain, lupus-like syndrome, confusion, sedation, coma, myasthenia, decreased reflexes, areflexia, hypotension, miosis, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, cerebral edema, metabolic acidosis, hypokalemia, hypernatremia, abnormal neurological responses, behavioral changes, seizures

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that protects it from light. Additionally, it is important to store the medication at room temperature, specifically between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extremely hot or cold conditions. This will help maintain the medication's efficacy.

Appearance

White oval enteric-coated film-coated tablet

Package unit

200 tablets/bottle