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PAD Profile : Sodium valproate (NON childbearing potential) - Epilepsy
Keywords :
valproic acid
Brand Names Include :
Epilim, Epilim Chrono, Chronosphere, Episenta, Epival CR, Dyzantil
Traffic Light Status
Status 1 of 3.
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
- Crushable tablets
- Gastro-resistant tablets
- Modified release tablets
- Oral solution
- Tablets
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :
Status 2 of 3.
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
- Capsules (slow release)
- Granules (slow release)
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :
Status 3 of 3.
Guidelines
No guidelines returned.
Other Drugs
- Eslicarbazepine acetate
- Carbamazepine
- Clobazam
- Lacosamide
- Clonazepam
- Perampanel
- Ethosuximide
- Felbamate
- Rufinamide
- Gabapentin
- Stiripentol
- Lamotrigine
- Zonisamide
- Levetiracetam
- Oxcarbazepine
- Phenobarbital
- Piracetam
- Phenytoin
- Pregabalin
- Topiramate
- Brivaracetam
- Sodium valproate
- Cannabidiol
- Vigabatrin
- Cenobamate
- Primidone
- Tiagabine
Other Indications
Additional Documents
Type
Document
Review Date
Guidelines (National)
01 April 2021
Committee Recommendations
Date
Committee Name
Narrative
03 July 2024
Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)
The Surrey Heartlands APC reviewed the Blue traffic light status for patients with epilepsy and WITHOUT child-bearing potential.
The Blue status remains with the expectation that treatment will be initiated and stabilised by a specialist and patients will receive a minimum of 1 month supply from the specialist before transfer of care.
No supplementary information sheet is required
Associated BNF Codes
04. Central Nervous System
04.08.01. Control of epilepsy