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divalproex sodium

divalproex sodium Divalproex sodium is a chemical form of valproate used for anticonvulsant and antiepileptic effects.

Divalproex sodium is a chemical form of valproate used for anticonvulsant and antiepileptic effects. In the body it separates to valproate ion and may reduce seizure-related nerve activity by increasing brain GABA and by limiting repetitive neuronal firing through effects on sodium channels.

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