Vap CR 500 Tablet

Making informed decisions about your health is essential. This page offers a detailed look at Vap CR 500 Tablet, providing you with the facts about its therapeutic uses, recommended dosage, potential side effects, drug interactions, and other vital information. Use this knowledge to have meaningful conversations with your healthcare provider about Vap CR 500 Tablet and your treatment options.

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MRP: ₹ 83.5
Packing: 10.0 tablet cr in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Sodium Valproate (333mg) + Valproic Acid (145mg)
Brand: Tas Med India Pvt Ltd
Uses: Epilepsy

Description

Vap CR 500 Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat epilepsy, a neurological disorder in which there are recurrent episodes of seizures or fits
It controls the abnormal activity of the brain, relaxes the nerves and hence, prevents seizures or fits
Vap CR 500 Tablet should be taken with food
Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you
This may increase gradually until your condition is stable
This medicine may take several weeks to work but it is important to take it regularly to get the benefit
Do not stop taking it, even if you feel fine unless your doctor advises you to
You may have more seizures, or your bipolar disorder may get worse.
The most common side effects of this medicine are nausea and tremor
In some people, it may also cause other side effetcs like vomiting, headache, liver injury, and upper abdominal pain
Most side effects wear off, but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor
There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, meningitis or depression or suicidal thoughts
Also let your doctor know about all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine, including contraceptive pills
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, Vap CR 500 Tablet can be taken if it is clearly needed but the dose may be adjusted
You should avoid driving or riding a bicycle if this medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy
You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine.
You should avoid alcohol while taking Vap CR 500 Tablet, as it may worsen certain side effects
This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly
Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Vap CR 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vap CR 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Vap CR 500 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Vap CR 500 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Vap CR 500 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.^However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Vap CR 500 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Vap CR 500 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Vap CR 500 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Vap CR 500 Tablet.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	NEURO CNS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses

Uses of Vap CR 500 Tablet

In Epilepsy Vap CR 500 Tablet slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits)
It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety
The medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving)
It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures
Do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well, until your doctor advises you to
Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Vap CR 500 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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