Convulsophin

Convulsofin: an effective anticonvulsant

Convulsofin, also known as valproic acid, is an anticonvulsant drug used to treat various forms of generalized seizures, including petit mal (absences), major (convulsive) and polymorphic seizures. It is also used for focal seizures and childhood tics. Convulsofin is manufactured in Germany by Arzneimittelwerk Dresden GmbH.

Composition and dosage forms:
Convulsofin is available in the form of tablets containing 300 mg valproic acid. The active ingredient of the drug is valproic acid.

Contraindications and restrictions:
Convulsofin is not recommended in cases of hypersensitivity to valproic acid, including cases where close relatives of the patient have died while taking this drug. The use of Convulsofin should also be avoided in patients with liver and pancreatic diseases, as some patients may experience a significant decrease in liver metabolism. Other contraindications include bleeding diathesis, pregnancy in the first trimester and breastfeeding. The drug is also not recommended for children, especially when several anticonvulsants are prescribed simultaneously, as well as in cases of bone marrow aplasia and late pregnancy.

Side effects:
Some known side effects of Convulsofin include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, anorexia or increased appetite, liver dysfunction, drowsiness, tremor, paresthesia, confusion, peripheral edema, bleeding, leukopenia and thrombocytopenia. With long-term use of the drug, temporary hair loss is possible.

Interaction with other drugs:
Convulsofin may enhance the effects of other anticonvulsants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dyspeptic disorders develop less frequently when taken simultaneously with drugs that have antispasmodic and enveloping properties. Consumption of alcohol and other hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of liver damage, and when used simultaneously with anticoagulants or acetylsalicylic acid, there may be a risk of bleeding.

Overdose and special instructions:
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