Disoval 500mg Tablet ER
La Pharmaceuticals

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In-stock 6 tablet er in 1 strip
58.30

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Seizures Trigeminal neuralgia Epilepsy

COMPOSITION:
Valproic Acid (500mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Disoval 500mg Tablet ER may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Disoval 500mg Tablet ER is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Disoval 500mg Tablet ER is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

Disoval 500mg Tablet ER may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

Disoval 500mg Tablet ER is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Disoval 500mg Tablet ER may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Disoval 500mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Disoval 500mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Disoval 500mg Tablet ER is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

Valproic Acid   500mg

Uses of Lumefantrine
Lumefantrine is used in the treatment of malaria.

Uses of Disoval Tablet ER
Disoval 500mg Tablet ER is used for seizures, trigeminal neuralgia and epilepsy.

How to use Lumefantrine
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.

How to use Disoval Tablet ER
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Disoval 500mg Tablet ER is to be taken with food.

How Lumaria Tablet works
Lumefantrine is a weak base that reaches high concentration within the malarial parasite and causes accumulation of toxic heme pigment, which kills it.

How Disoval Tablet ER works
Disoval 500mg Tablet ER is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Skin rash, Allergic reaction, Altered heart rate, Difficulty in speaking, Chills, Dizziness, Difficulty in swalloing, Shortness of breath, Facial swelling, Lip swelling, Fainting, Fever, Headache, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Loss of appetite, Muscle pain, Joint pain, Sore tongue, Vomiting, Weakness, Fatigue.

Common Loss of appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Sleepiness, Hair loss, Liver function abnormal, Weight gain, Tremor.

Expert advice for Lumefantrine

Lumefantrine should be taken with food.
Inform your doctor if you have Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), severe liver or kidney problems, heart disorder, especially as an abnormal electrical tracing (ECG showing prolonged QTc interval).
Caution is advised if you were previously infected with both the “Plasmodium falciparum” and “Plasmodium vivax” parasites.
Other medicines for the treatment of malaria, especially quinine, halofantrine, mefloquine are not advised to be taken along with lumefantrine.
Inform your doctor if you feel your malaria is getting worse, or you feel too unwell or are unable to eat.
Women may not breast feed after taking lumefantrine. Breast feeding may be resumed after at least one week post taking this medicine.
Do not drive or use heavy machinery, if artemether+lumefantrine make you feel sleepy, dizzy or generally weak.

Expert advice for Disoval Tablet ER
Disoval should be taken at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body. Do not stop using Disoval without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better. Can cause upset stomach, hair loss, weight gain, sleepiness, and tremor. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Disoval, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Lumefantrine an antibiotic?
Lumefantrine is an antimalarial antibiotic

Q. How does Lumefantrine work?
Lumefantrine works by killing the organism (plasmodium) that causes malaria. The exact mechanism of action of the drug is unknown

Q. What does Lumefantrine treat?
Lumefantrine is used in combination with artemether for treatment of malaria.