Encorate 500 Tablet 10

Encorate 500 Tablet 10 is used under specialist care to control many types of epilepsy in adults and children, and to treat manic episodes in bipolar disorder.

Uses of Encorate 500 Tablet 10 are:

• Epilepsy: Helps control and prevent many types of seizures.
• Bipolar Disorder: Helps treat and stabilise manic episodes.

Here's how to take Encorate 500 Tablet correctly:

• Take the tablet orally with a glass of water as directed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food.

• Swallow the tablet whole. Avoid crushing or chewing it.

• Do not alter your dosage or stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor first, as sudden withdrawal may exacerbate your condition.

Encorate 500 Tablet is taken orally.

Encorate 500 Tablet contains sodium valproate/valproic acid (500 mg), which works on the body as follows:

• Increasing GABA Concentrations: Sodium valproate/valproic acid increases the brain levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), an inhibitory neurotransmitter that slows down brain activity.

• Reducing Neuronal Excitation: It helps reduce high-frequency firing of nerve cells in the brain, thereby controlling seizures.

• Modulating Channel Activity: The medicine modulates the activity of voltage-gated sodium channels and T-type calcium channels, contributing to its antiepileptic effect.

• Enhancing GABA Synthesis: By inhibiting the breakdown or catabolism of GABA and enhancing its synthesis, sodium valproate/valproic acid ensures a steady presence of this inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.

This multipronged approach helps manage seizures and symptoms associated with mania and migraines effectively.

• Store Encorate 500 Tablet below 30°C.

• Keep it in a tightly closed container, safe from light and moisture.

• Do not expose it to excessive heat or direct sunlight.

• Always keep this medicine out of reach of children.

• Ensure you consume it before the expiry date printed on the label.

• If you are taking Encorate 500 Tablet to manage epilepsy or other seizure disorders, try to maintain a regular sleep schedule. Sleep deprivation can trigger seizures.

• For those using this medicine for bipolar disorder management, adopting stress management techniques like yoga or meditation may help in controlling mood swings.